New ZealandMum jailed after bribing 5-year-old to be 'sexual plaything' with boyfriendMum jailed after bribing 5yo with lollies and chocolate to participate in sex acts.15 Jul 05:00 AM
PoliticsBETTA Council Party couldn't get 500 members to registerProposed political party won't contest the election as it can't muster required numbers.13 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund13 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandNgāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt fundingNgāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding12 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party's Northland electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-NielsenGreen Party's Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen12 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects09 Jul 04:00 AM
CrimeMotive of statue thief unclearWhangārei artist wants her beloved Buddha girl statue back - no questions asked.08 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandMurder trial to be held next yearNorthlander charged with the murder of Bridget Simmonds elects jury trial.08 Jul 09:36 PM
KahuMummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax lawsA mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.05 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.04 Jul 12:00 AM
KahuMoerewa residents angry about new meatworks boilerMaori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.03 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken islandFourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentCourt ordered society to pay more than 38k in costsOpua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.03 Jul 03:00 AM
SailingBay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability awardOrganisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.02 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandOne hunter fails to walk out of Northland bushPolice launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.02 Jul 02:58 AM
New ZealandSchools in lockdown after reports of man with firearmSchools put in lockdown.02 Jul 01:12 AM
New ZealandWoman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter teamInjured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.01 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimeVictim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jailWoman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.01 Jul 06:00 PM
EnvironmentNorthTec starting fees-free course from next monthNorthTec to start fees-free course in environment management from next month.30 Jun 08:00 PM
Crime100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroaMan gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandMini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 secondsTornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.28 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuSacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the publicEducation needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.28 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuTwo young Far North councillors recognised for leadershipMayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.26 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandState highways shut after road smashes, one deadIt's been a nightmare start to Friday on New Zealand roads.25 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandManhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.25 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandManhunt for 19yo: School in lockdownMoerewa School will remain closed until the end of week, principal announced.25 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating circumstances of death in WhangāreiPolice are investigating the circumstances of a death in Northland earlier this week.24 Jun 07:57 PM
CrimeFour men on cannabis charges remanded in custody againFour men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand30yo told not to worry about lump in breast. Now she's dyingHollie Mcintyre has been given just months to live.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing policeMan jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.23 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandTwo men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds caseWhangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.22 Jun 06:55 AM
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screenNews snippets from across the region.19 Jun 06:30 PM
CrimeJail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destructionDerek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacleThe mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating19 Jun 05:00 PM