PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandPaper road row: Hunter, neighbours clash over guns and accessPolice have been called to the Franklin Rd dispute at least eight times.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruption29 Jan 06:37 PM
New Zealand'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay Hill slip challenging26 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communities24 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by carA petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandMixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operationsThe Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
New ZealandWhangārei waits: Mayoral rivals' lead switch in election-race nail-biterKen Couper and Vince Cocurullo have swapped places in the tight mayoral contest.12 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsNorthport expansion gets approvalShares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.03 Oct 04:16 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils unite to manage $1b water, wastewater servicesThe Far North was the last to join, with one vote against the plan.29 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Woke block': Councillors respond to alleged comments by outgoing Deputy Mayor Halses' comments were published in Letterbox newsletter on August 10. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric pā site sale: Council's consultation claims under fire from tangata whenuaThe council sold land that is part of Pihoihoi Pā for $2.24 million to a hotel developer.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily's heartbreak as pet sheep killed by dogs; council called out for delayed actionThe family was upset Animal Control didn't visit on the day.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne carA former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Flying’ through the air: Grandfather's call for safer crossings after crashKara Shortland was seriously injured in Raumanga near the Ōtaika Shopping Centre in March.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
