New ZealandFar North town's Covid case - and anger at Ministry's 'secrecy'Community leaders voice frustration over 'privacy' claims for not revealing town names.01 Nov 06:36 AM
New ZealandDrifting kayak maroons man on boatUnder alert level 4 water recreation is banned because of the risk to emergency services.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'She was all about the love for life': Moerewa mum still fighting for killed daughterThe story of a Northland mum's encounter with death, grief, stigma and loss in Moerewa.01 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supplyWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuge wildfire still raging at PipiwaiFirefighters battling to contain fire before expected high winds hit later today.28 Jan 08:37 PM
New ZealandCovid testing: Latest update on where to goThere are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens housesTwo choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.18 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle to contain Far North blazeRawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire18 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandYouths critically hurt as car slams into shipping container at '140km/h', shunts it 2mSpeed, wet road and no seatbelt contributed to horrific South Hokianga crash.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 yearsSenior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.24 Jul 11:00 PM
KahuMummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax lawsA mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.05 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland supermarket worker tests positive for Covid-19A staff member at Kaikohe New World supermarket has tested positive for Covid-19.05 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland's best holiday spotsHome to some of our most beautiful beaches and marine wildlife, Northland is a must-see.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandExtra $10m for North Island drought reliefPM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.11 Mar 08:57 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
New ZealandArmy arrives in Kaitaia as water crisis deepensArmy tanker trucks will take water to marae, community facilities where it is most needed.25 Feb 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water suppliesFresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is onCOMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installedResidents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOff duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in HokiangaA woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.16 Jan 12:23 AM
EducationRawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closureThe centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe25 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeWoman repeatedly kicked and punched for more than 20 hoursViolent Northlander is jailed for more than seven years for vicious assault.07 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis bust: 'Look out gin traps everywhere, watch your step'Journalist Kristin Edge takes ride with police on drug operation, and looks at referendum.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHonest locals save the day as cash blows down main streetTakeaways owner stunned as locals return every lost dollar - and more.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private detailsPolice pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimePlants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweepDuring Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHistoric 'Dog Tax War' photos revealedAuckland Library is holding an exhibition of historic images captured by Charlie Dawes.27 May 05:00 PM
TourismNorth Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky statusOfficial dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandIn Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journeyBefore Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.30 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWeight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs''We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'25 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with tractorCrash occurred at junction of SH10 and Taratara Rd, north of Kāeo.25 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandBrother killed in mosque attack: 'I thought he was joking'Older sister in Whangārei will miss her brother's phone calls and visits25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warningAnother Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning.25 Mar 05:00 AM
