New ZealandRural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising effortsŌtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was deadMan had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.03 Apr 07:00 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rainOrange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.02 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandWeather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon. 02 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandNorthland set to lose $70m tomato project to WaikatoGlasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.02 Apr 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The Northern Expressway is urgently needed, so are other ways to fund itOPINION: Northland has suffered from decades of under-investment in its land transport.02 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving endsNews snippets from the Far North02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Plenty of fun at Far North’s Paparore School Gala DayHundreds turn up in glorious sun for the biggest gala day to date.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economyNorthland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural NorthlandPolice say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.02 Apr 03:21 AM
KahuYoungsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent actionNgāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.01 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandNorthland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heatMetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.01 Apr 10:45 PM
KahuNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
Crime'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damageThe mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.01 Apr 04:01 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind communityThe Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.01 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing eventThe team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.01 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandKerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts downFar North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car vs truck collision at HaruruDriver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia31 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandFar North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousandsThe festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.31 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFar North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy KiroBusy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events30 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandLost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second timeRochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book SaleA new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone gameInternational rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandChampions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards nightWhangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.28 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
New ZealandPedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicleEmergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.26 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need homeNews snippets from the Far NOrth26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhemPowerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
