New ZealandFar North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sewNews snippets from the Far North.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest effortsViki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closerVisitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.28 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandArchaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped NorthlandHartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rallyEarly Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia10 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandFar North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impactPrincipals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey PowerGrey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFar North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council26 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minorsPolice say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.21 Mar 11:07 PM
New ZealandBoatie who sank historic Russell ferry pleads guiltyThe crash sank a historic ferry and critically injured its skipper Bill Elliot, 77.26 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closureHope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.19 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - Moth plant and rook warningsNews snippets from Northland19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster avertedNews snippets from Northland04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacksTourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.29 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandDead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pestEvidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.21 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandCharges laid against powerboat skipper after collision with Blue FerryThe iconic Blue Ferry sank on April 13 after a collision involving the powerboat.30 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandNorthland house prices join trend in nationwide growthWhangārei suburbs come out on top as the strongest growth market.21 Nov 01:03 AM
Politics'We came back big time': In testy victory lap Winston Peters berates media, remains coy about futureThe New Zealand First leader has returned his party to Parliament.14 Oct 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nationOPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warningNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuFull day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! FestivalBay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAngry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concernsRecord complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deathsNorthland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship seasonBay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegion pinned firmly on foodie map in Cuisine Good Food GuideSeven Northland restaurants have been named in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide.21 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuJobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election teamNorthland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collisionTe Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell or Kororāreka? Historic town on cusp of finding out name fateA final decision on the fate of Russell's name may be mere weeks away.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost healthOnce complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlightFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.20 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandTime traveller from the age of dinosaurs returns to Bay of IslandsWētāpunga, the world’s second-biggest insect species, can weigh as much as a small bird.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland bucking the slow housing market trendTe Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmpty dinghy with outboard running in Bay of Islands sees search operationBoatie considered himself 'very lucky to be alive', police officer says.10 May 09:55 PM