New Zealand'Blatant disregard': Three Germans detained in Bay of Islands after breaking Covid-19 border controlsThree German nationals blatantly disregarded NZ's border restrictions, officials said.26 Sep 03:32 PM
New ZealandMan in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ringMan in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ring11 Aug 01:19 AM
New ZealandWater saving efforts needed despite downpourResidents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.19 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandWater saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damageWhile storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.19 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandSlips and flooding close roads across NorthlandPeople in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.18 Jul 05:03 AM
EnvironmentCourt ordered society to pay more than 38k in costsOpua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.03 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocals rally to fight Opua developmentOpua locals are fighting the development of 17 houses on land they want protected.09 Jun 12:47 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Police call on public to report sightings of distinctive ute used in robberyPolice are investigated the robbery of a Northland dairy which involved a firearm.05 Mar 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlaces in Northland break summer drought recordWhangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFurther water restrictions imposed on Far NorthThe Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport288.2kg blue marlin great start to seasonEven though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.30 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFirst contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at WaitangiFriday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.08 Nov 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentCourt gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserveLegal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over31 Oct 04:00 PM
EnvironmentHas the (fan) worm turned?A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 101310 Oct 10:00 PM
TravelCruise firm's $100k a 'game changer' for Northland kiwiA donation from every passenger will go to education and conservation groups in the Bay.15 Sep 06:00 PM
EnvironmentPhotos: Volunteers clean up trash-strewn highwayThirty volunteers collected 4cu m of rubbish, most of it recyclable, in just 5km.09 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland's roadside rubbish 'a disgrace'Trash mounts as health and safety rules force cutback in highway clean-ups.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCops in togs nab wanted man during mid-winter swimBail-breacher spotted by cops taking part in a mid-winter swimming race.17 Jun 05:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic ocean rescue - crew saved after four daysBlow by blow account on online sailing forum shows struggles crew faced in Pacific Ocean.16 Jun 09:40 AM
New ZealandAir Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activatedThe Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.03 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandYacht donated to Northland kids' charityComedian Mike King contacted by family of late boat owner seeking a good cause.21 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Eight or nine-metre' whale hits sailing boatRogue wave the first of double whammy for couple on 18-month sailing adventure.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBoat dented by whale in sea encounterThe couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.15 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandSH11 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, fully functional againState Highway 1 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, is fully functional again.10 Mar 09:00 PM
BusinessNorthland property values continue to riseNorthland property values continue to rise.03 Mar 06:00 PM
BusinessMarsden Pt rail link more a promise than a maybeGeotech study on proposed Marsden Pt rail line complete but no start date yet.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandBattle begins to rid Opua of fanwormEradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.06 Dec 01:00 AM
SportAmerica's Cup sailors face off in Coastal ClassicWeather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.16 Oct 08:30 PM
SportLegally blind student wins archery competitionBlind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games15 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi numbers growing in Opua State ForestPest control efforts credited as kiwi numbers boom in state forest.30 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandExplosives to clear giant slip on SH11Blasting will move loose rock and soil still hanging precariously over the highway.20 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandDog swim race sunk by health and safety rulesCostly traffic management plan needed to make long-running Opua regatta legal.13 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa highway could be closed six weeksSH11 closure compounds a poor summer for Bay of Islands tourism businesses.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRemarkable escape as tree smashes onto car'Reverse!'" Father's desperate call to son as hillside roars down onto road.13 Feb 06:28 PM
