New ZealandOff-duty lifeguard and friends save man's life at Kai Iwi LakesA man in trouble in the water was dragged out and given CPR at Kai Iwi Lakes.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHector's dolphin in Northland for first time in 100 yearsThere were two sightings in Mangonui Harbour last weekend.14 Oct 05:20 PM
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
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
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
TravelQueen's Memorial Day holiday: Your long weekend guideYour guide to the one-off public holiday.23 Sep 12:10 AM
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 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 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
