New ZealandWhen ‘failure’ is a win: Couple’s storm-hit kayak mission still inspires othersTheir 'Slow Paddle' raised just over $4500 for Lifeline and Sustainable Coastlines.09 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandRural patients face 23% higher death rate, health leader warnsThe warning comes as Hauora Hokianga works to return to surplus after a $2.3m loss.08 May 06:24 PM
PremiumNew ZealandThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worriedPolice seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry ends07 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Bush walk brings healing space for hospice patients and families07 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable condition06 May 10:01 PM
New ZealandStruggling to make ends meet: Rates squeeze drives retiree from 'forever home'06 May 07:31 PM
New Zealand'This was a harrowing experience': Assistant on fatal caving trip said staff did the best they could06 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Broken funding model’ and ‘anti-GP ideology’ causing GPs to leave jobs, doctor says05 May 09:45 PM
New Zealand‘Circuit breaker’ youth crisis service launched after damning suicide inquest05 May 09:45 PM
New Zealand'A lot of hurt': Dirt bike rider dies, another injured on rural Far North roads05 May 08:44 PM
OpinionOver the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed OPINION: New Zealand holds just 38 days of onshore fuel, the lowest in the IEA.05 May 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Significant step': Brynderwyns bypass plan enters approvals processNZTA has lodged fast-track approval bids for an alternative Brynderwyn route.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I was terrified': Teacher's desperate battle to try and save students on deadly caving trip 'I was completely out of breath and thought I was going to die.'04 May 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Sexual violence does not discriminate': Community urged to get educatedA free community event in Whangārei uses kai, games and kōrero to tackle taboo subject.04 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statementThe contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.04 May 09:30 PM
New Zealand'People have died when they didn't need to': Calls for tougher WoF and driver trainingWoF veteran Frank Lundberg is pushing for safer cars and drivers across Northland.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool staffer agrees 'in hindsight' fatal caving trip should have been cancelledWorried parents sent urgent emails the previous night, warning about the heavy rain.04 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow did your school rank? See the NZ secondary schools and students topping Cambridge examsThe schools with the most individual awards have been revealed.04 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandSlip-affected Whangārei community has convoy changes, as work drags onThe convoy distance will be cut by 3.5km from today to ease pressure.04 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandThey met at a dance – 70 years later, they haven’t missed a beatWhangārei's Malcolm and Lorraine Walker will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Tuesday.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFuel or the doctor: Rising petrol costs force whānau to miss careOne Northland clinic saw missed appointments jump 743% from 2024.01 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I carry Karnin’s death with me’: Emotional staff evidence at Abbey Caves inquestKarnin Petera died in floodwaters during a school caving trip in Whangārei.01 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly lucky': Bay of Islands boaties cling to chilly bin after dinghy sinks in the darkOne man swam ashore near Waitangi Mountain Bike Park to raise the alarm.01 May 01:20 AM
New ZealandInjured boatie winched to safety after dinghy sinks overnightOne person swam to shore and raised the alarm, while another was found washed ashore.30 Apr 10:47 PM
Crime'He sprung out into the road': Locals' accounts seal not guilty verdict in murder trialShannon Brady fatally hit Nicholas Baldwin, but a jury found it was not intentional.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandToo busy fishing to notice: Boaties face action after near-miss in harbourDeputy harbourmaster Peter Thomas called the near-miss dangerous and avoidable.30 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandClose call in Whangārei HarbourA tug towing a barge tries to warn off small vessels that were illegally anchored in the shipping lane. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We trusted our son would be safe’: Parents tell inquest into Abbey Caves teen deathKarnin 'Tino' Petera drowned in floodwater during a school caving trip in 2023. 30 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandInquest into Abbey Caves tragedy begins in WhangāreiCoroner Alexander Ho opened the inquest into the death of Karnin Petera at the Whangārei District Court. Video / Shannon PitmanWatch30 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow much is too much?: AA questions proposed toll on new Northland roadReturn trips could hit $14.20 for cars between Northland and Auckland.29 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeRoadside argument: Man shot younger brother then rolled his body down a bankBrooklyn Izzak Jenkins has admitted shooting his brother on a remote Northland roadside.29 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each regionWho to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.28 Apr 09:01 PM
Kahu'Clearly wrong': Court slams project that turned Māori land block into General titleThe Ōtaki land has been sold several times incorrectly in the past 20 years. 27 Apr 02:00 AM
