New Zealand'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampagePolice say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.22 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandPrime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decisionThe prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSomething for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comebackThe Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmersFederated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study healthEloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL ChampionshipWhangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.19 Sep 11:30 PM
New Zealand'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admissionOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.19 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandSurf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champsWhangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North man wants views on local body issues from publicViews wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim namedNews snippets from the Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programmeMāori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressedNo conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylawFar North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of NorthlandThe MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland17 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandPolice name Ripiro Beach victimPolice continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.17 Sep 01:02 AM
TravelPopular NZ attraction closing in response to ‘serious risk'Experts say improving protections is 'crucial'.17 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandProposal could see all Far North cats ‘chipped and snipped’A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.16 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandWanaka St openingTikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga OraWatch16 Sep 09:08 PM
Kahu'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary titleThe second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorderFar North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North16 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeMen who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint namedThe men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.16 Sep 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandObituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milionsFar North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions16 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
