Crime'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuseBarry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora houseThe mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.02 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classroomsIt's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.02 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandEnd racism is plea from Northland Race Unity Speech Awards studentsWhangarei Girls' High School student on her way to the final.01 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandDelays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the serviceSuspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continuesDry weather triggers Government support for farmers.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundertwasser Art Centre visitor numbers down, deficit upIn six months, the centre has racked up a deficit of three-quarters of a million dollars.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland GP services at risk as crisis hits sectorSome GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.31 Mar 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'31 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandCourt only option after councils clear Semenoff of subsidence concernsDeveloper Stan Semenoff has been cleared of a nearby resident's concerns30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Does this look like chicken?’ Baby narrowly survives choking incidentLittle Lennox Knight was critically ill, and his parents had no idea why.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTech guru's $240 million superyacht spotted in NZNorthland locals intrigued as mega yacht pays visit to 'our little bay'.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBriefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowoutsDr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilding for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plansKāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst-home buyer's seven-year journey to the ownership dream‘It gives us options in the future,’ says DPB-raised buyer who dreamed of family base.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend ahead for NorthlandNorthland looks forward to a sunny weekend29 Mar 12:47 AM
New ZealandOdd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessingAn odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.28 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandFar North fires highlight high danger riskCrews have put out the Far North fires in Mōtatau and Ōpononi.28 Mar 09:56 PM
New Zealand'A horse in a small package': Tiny equines ready to take on big race'They make me laugh every single day, but they are athletes in their own right'.28 Mar 08:36 PM
CrimeDriver called to get teens home safely was high on methJacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far NorthSeven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.28 Mar 04:05 AM
CrimePolice investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentencedTeina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.28 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandKawakawa speed camera country's first to have warning signage - where's the rest, says AATransport Minister calls out signage delay as "bureaucratic nonsense" he vowed to fix.28 Mar 12:06 AM
New ZealandTeen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrynderwyns to be retired, replaced by new highway within 10 years: BrownRoading work is expected to last up to 10 years, Transport Minister says.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept inMan who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBe good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 yearsLong-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.27 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDrink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crashA judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebratingSix decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’ll get one good shot at a busy four days': Northland businesses brace for busy Easter weekendFrom chocolate shops to markets and motels: Northland businesses keen for Easter visitors.27 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime'Why would anyone throw a hot pie at a kid?' Judge questions aunt's disturbing behaviourThe woman threw a hot pie in the face of a child.27 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandMassive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's powerThe proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.27 Mar 01:15 AM
TravelThis is the busiest day to fly during Easter and school holidaysIt will be the busiest Easter and school holiday season since 2019, Air NZ revealed.26 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandDrive to attract more women to Northland's golfing sceneEarlier, Felice Croft was not interested in swinging a golf club - now she leads a club.26 Mar 11:14 PM
