New ZealandParents open up about losing 'superhero' son in freak accidentMeet Declan Halford, the 10-year-old boy who was the 'ultimate superhero' his family says.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal diesBruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.14 Oct 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not adequately equipped': Big increase in police officers leaving the forceNational list MP Shane Reti says Northland needs more police in the right places.13 Oct 05:00 PM
Black FernsFormer rugby coach recalls the moment a 7 year old made Whangārei historyWe're trying to find Whangārei's first female rugby player: Can you help?13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-linked Russian billionaire oligarch targeted in latest sanctionsFifty-one oligarchs, including Abramov, have been targeted through the new sanctions.11 Oct 03:30 AM
Black FernsFans from around the globe flock to Whangārei for Women's Rugby World CupThe visitors are bringing some international flavour to Whangārei.09 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World CupThe duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.07 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuPM and rugby players twirl to Poi E at Pohe IslandRugby World Cup players twirled poi with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday.06 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMan charged after Kaitāia pouwhenua vandalisedA 61-year-old man is set to appear in a Kaitāia court today in relation to the incident.04 Oct 05:51 PM
New ZealandAquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to RāwhitiBay of Islands to stand in for Hawaii in new series starring, and co-written by, Momoa.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Black Ferns'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.29 Sep 05:25 PM
CrimeTrial date set for two men accused of central city murderTwo men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.28 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandSupermarket without price tags: Families invited to take what they needA social supermarket has opened in Whangārei as the cost of food reaches record highs.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarassment case: The tourist obsessed with her ex-boss - judge overturns convictionSand-duning accident led to mental ill-health and obsession, says appeal judge.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity supports family after child's death falling from treeA friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.27 Sep 07:34 AM
New ZealandLong weekend tragedy: Person dies on rural Northland propertyA St John spokesperson said they were alerted just after 2pm.24 Sep 10:47 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCarolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helpsSomehow, we must once again take pride in being in control of our own life.23 Sep 05:00 PM
EducationHouse of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festivalKits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.23 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelQueen's Memorial Day holiday: Your long weekend guideYour guide to the one-off public holiday.23 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandMystery man pays it forward - more than 200 timesAnonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua ForestDoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard doorA judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.21 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandTeenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stopThe 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.19 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandConvicted teen rapist wins sentence discountDenial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.19 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly drags woman alongside car over tin of lolliesThe shop's co-owner is still in hospital after the incident.19 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFarmers call for action after livestock killed by roaming dogsFar North farmers want action taken after roaming dogs killed dozens of their livestock.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandShop assistant hit by fleeing car after chasing down alleged thiefA man in his 50s-60s entered the Corner Cardz 'n' Magz around 6.30pm on Saturday.18 Sep 02:08 AM
KahuHow to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into EnglishHokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.16 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeEx-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without convictionThe judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.15 Sep 02:04 AM
KahuA grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign languageEddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDecision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trialYouths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial14 Sep 03:30 AM
KahuMāori writers provide frank kōrero about returning homeA look at one of six intriguing writers' chats, soon to be heard at the Upsurge Festival.12 Sep 06:00 PM
