KahuIwi 'vindicated' by court decision to pull plug on port expansion in Whangārei Harbour'We haven’t often been in the fortunate position of having a decision go our way.'14 Jul 06:52 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminiumThe aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.14 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeWhangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assaultThe woman launched a vicious attack on a man after hearing allegations about him.14 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance servicesHokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.14 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandGrandma traumatised after shots fired at her housePolice say it is lucky the woman, aged in her 70s, was not hit by the bullets.13 Jul 04:12 AM
New ZealandBoxing: IBF crown defence a first for HamiltonTwo-division world champion Lani Daniels will fight in a homecoming match of sorts.13 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandBrain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting paymentsDespite numerous practitioners advising he was unfit for work, ACC disagreed.13 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleWarm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter eventsCongratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark statusHeritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWanted: Families looking for a hand-up into buying their first homeHabitat for Humanity is building 24 Whangārei homes for its rent-to-buy scheme.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ballKaty Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution12 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingMalt Time to battle top contenders in winter showdownSeasoned mare Malt Time is set to race while in foal next season.11 Jul 05:03 PM
New ZealandDelays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closureSerious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland11 Jul 03:24 AM
KahuKaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no reportThe council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.11 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandPPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schoolsThe clash between David Seymour and education union continues.10 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandDumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far NorthThe Kerikeri SPCA has seen an influx of abandoned puppies.10 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandFive gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi wineryNorthland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFears for national growth and supply chain as Northport's expansion bid scuttledApplication failed to offset negatives of reclaiming 11.7 hectares of coast.10 Jul 12:39 AM
Freight and logisticsNorthport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impactIndependent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.09 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandSeven people accounted for following reports of yacht in troubleThe Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene09 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandPoor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods trackFill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.09 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandNew patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in WhangāreiThe role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?Hundreds of complaints around Kaipara follow Whangārei Heads Rd report.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compoTranspower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.09 Jul 06:34 AM
KahuFormer councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai TokerauCouncils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities09 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandPublic behaviour hailed as disappointing following cop assaults in NorthlandCommunities urged to keep their cool after assault on cops.09 Jul 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Someone knows something': Police reveal extent of youngster's injuries before deathFurther details released in the historical child death case.08 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandWork starts on another Far North solar farmPukenui Solar Farm set to power up next year.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudents with excessive screen time at home falling asleep in classParents should also take on advice from the NZ Medical Journal, principals say.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBrown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closerAuckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?08 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeSuspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offendingThe woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.08 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreementThe arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.08 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandIt's another barrier: Reducing wait times for driver's licence tests welcomedNorthlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.07 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland power cut inquiry ramps upAn investigation into the Northland blackout is stepping up a gear.07 Jul 09:41 PM
