New ZealandFatal stabbing: Jury decides it's not murder or even manslaughterHe walks free from court despite fatally stabbing a drunk man.18 Feb 02:44 AM
EnvironmentTop breeding season in Northland for rare fairy ternThis small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.17 Feb 11:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused expected to learn his fate todayJury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.17 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water suppliesFresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDesperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zoneExtreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent womanRandall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.14 Feb 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMussels cook to death as temperatures soar in NorthlandMussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland13 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeOne of the two stab wounds proved fatalForensic pathologist gives evidence in murder trial of a Northland man.12 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent dischargesFonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.12 Feb 04:28 PM
CrimeStan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licenceA decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.11 Feb 07:00 PM
CrimeDog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canineSheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.11 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment declares drought in Northland and parts of AucklandAn adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.11 Feb 03:27 AM
CrimeMan at centre of three-hour standoff sentencedAfter three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.10 Feb 07:00 PM
BusinessUnpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.10 Feb 06:00 PM
CrimeProtest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation BillProtest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.10 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTutukaka Marine green lights up with musiciansLocal musicians wow hundreds in Tutukaka on a pleasant evening.09 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParts of Northland 3 days away from running out of waterWith no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."07 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationEnvironment Court fines contractor more than $15kThe company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.07 Feb 12:00 AM
EducationMixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration feesSome aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.06 Feb 11:00 PM
EducationNo need to overhaul troubled school, acting principal saysGood management and developing trust key at Kamo High School.06 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day outThe day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuman remains found at Far North beachA Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.06 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMuslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injusticesMuslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.05 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandLong wait over for museum honouring Māori military serviceWell over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installedResidents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew museum traces Māori sacrifice in times of warMuseum inspired by famous speech 'The price of citizenship' by Sir Apirana Ngata in 1940.04 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew programme to boost Māori education launched in KerikeriA commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.04 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandPM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schoolsStatue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRobbery at vegetable stand leaves woman traumatisedA pregnant woman has been traumatised after being robbed at her family vegetable stall.03 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at PanguruStatue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.02 Feb 12:59 AM
EducationOutgoing principal speaks outNew principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.29 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandHuge boost for Northland: $109m for rail network$109M for Northland rail network29 Jan 06:39 PM
CrimeMan cops nine months for punching copNorthland cop had no lawful authority to stop man from checking his dog.29 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognisedBecause of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.28 Jan 02:23 AM
