New ZealandCaring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggleLinda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.23 Apr 01:47 AM
KahuGovt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warnsGovernment changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.22 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuFar North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changesFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.22 Apr 10:25 PM
PoliticsCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandIrate residents sound off about new tsunami sirensCoastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules easeNews snippets from the Far North.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail ShepherdGail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.22 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandAfter $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquiferKaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandLest We Forget: A guide to commemorating Anzac Day 2024The day is a wider remembrance of those soldiers who have fallen.22 Apr 12:01 AM
Kahu'Frivolous and vexatious proceedings': Māori land court judge condemns pointless litigationThe judge was not impressed with the man pointlessly wasting Māori Land Court time.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by carFamily and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.21 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandRoaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in MaungatapereThe Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandVictim of Northland car crash was off-duty policewomanFamily members and colleagues have paid tribute to the police officer.21 Apr 01:17 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being hit bar car in Helena Bay, NorthlandEmergency services were called to the scene around 3:15pm.20 Apr 08:41 AM
CrimeMan who raped Dutch tourist denied parole for eighth timeKeith Anthony McEwen abducted a Dutch couple on their honeymoon.20 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandWeather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for northFog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.20 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandLocal Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulationsOrigin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserveA Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping ironTwo 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandDedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditchThe trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFeijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindnessThe family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.19 Apr 04:42 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses for Far North murder accusedA homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.18 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.18 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFour Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fairDickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuKaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local electionsThe Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.18 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeMan avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol stationThe 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.18 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Stick to the rules': Residents angry proposed medical centre would breach district plan rules'All we want is for them to do the right thing, to stick to the district plan rules.'18 Apr 04:41 AM
New ZealandWe let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detourTruck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.18 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandWild deer illegally released or farm escapees in firing line as part of Northland crackdownSika deer illegally released in the Russell 35 years ago are the first to go.18 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandNorthland police uproot large-scale cannabis operation from commercial propertyAn operation such as the one uncovered could generate millions if undetected, police say.18 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears students will miss out as enrolment scheme 'imposed' on all-girls schoolNorthland's only all-girls school is to be zoned - what does that mean?17 Apr 06:00 PM