New Zealand'It was just like a big family barbecue' - Christmas Day community breakfast fills needThe community jumped in to create a breakfast where everyone felt welcome.27 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandFulfilling visions and making memories - Northland Boxing Day shoppers flock to salesOkara Park Shopping Centre in Whangārei was packed with bargain hunters.26 Dec 12:24 AM
New Zealand'What Christmas should be about': Community key theme at Whangārei Christmas eventsCommunity members put their time aside in the spirit of Christmas.25 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandSurprising phenomenon in the night skies over summerThe night skies in summer on a clear night can be magical - so what is there to see?23 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandRoad now open after crash on Whangārei Heads RoadOne person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.21 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandGot hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for NorthlandWhat can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?20 Dec 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police actionPolice impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.20 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandYour last-minute eco-friendly Christmas gifting guideSelf-confessed environmentalist Brodie Stone has some ideas better for the planet.19 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in KaiparaThe number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruptionA Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.19 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandGovt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator saysThere are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.18 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandFears history could repeat as Govt plans to reinstate charter schoolsCharter or 'partnership' schools have had a mixed history in Northland.17 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand'There were just happy faces everywhere' - jolly and bright festivities over the weekendThe Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.17 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandChronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the callThe programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to do these summer holidays in NorthlandA list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlumes of smoke drift across harbour as rubbish fire burns in RuakākāPlumes of smoke can be seen across Whangārei Harbour14 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandRace against time pays off as Whangārei Christmas Parade saved and ready to goSaturday will see the parade in full swing, including fair ground rides, food and crafts13 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandCuts to te reo Māori bonuses for public servants takes 'country back 50 years', iwi member saysIt's yet unclear which payments will be cut and where.12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandGolden blooms from pōhutukawa trees spark curiosityNew Zealand's Christmas tree is blooming red and yellow this year.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandOld council building given new life as 'one-stop shop' to help environmentHe Awhi Rito Envirohub is a place for community groups and waste minimisation.10 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Alternatives to deal with their pain': Principals' alarm at kids as young as 8 caught vapingThere are fears the vaping problem will double with the repeal of smokefree laws.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri pupil becomes the country's best speller for his age - againThe 10-year-old also previously won a prestigious spelling bee comp at age seven.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeens cross the world to take on the bard at Shakespeare's GlobeThe chance to perform on the world-famous stage has turned a dream into reality.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te KamōThe serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.26 Nov 12:28 AM
New ZealandA weekend of sun, fun and flames lights up WhangāreiSunny weather created the perfect backdrop for some colourful events this weekend.25 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandNorthland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer oppositionThe council accepted the changes could mean significant costs for landowners.20 Nov 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei Hospital at capacity: Staff say the rebuild will be no betterA cardiologist who works there says the hospital is not a healing or healthy space.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson rushed to hospital after dog attack in MangawhaiPolice responded to the incident on Tara Road at around 1.10 pm on Friday17 Nov 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMother's plea for anti-bullying programmes after daughter constantly targetedA Northland mother has alleged schools aren't doing enough - nor are parents.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJibbitz trades ending in tears triggers ban at schoolsYoung students "emotionally can't cope" with Jibbitz trades.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearingBut Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.10 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatusNorthland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.09 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandFrom small Northland community to international climate change scientistNorthland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.09 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandPro American surfer surprises locals along Northland coastlines"John John" Florence made landfall in Northland at Ocean Beach09 Nov 12:07 AM
