New ZealandWhangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supplyWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.21 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessSweet revenge: NZ couple get last laugh with pineapple harvest"Because it's never been done before here ... people thought it could never be done."19 Mar 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.19 Mar 04:01 PM
CrimeJudge to sum up in trial over police chase where shots firedThe Crown says the pair's explanation for being on Ninety Mile Beach is 'nonsensical'.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the watersTo spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police stationThe police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland firefighters responding to blaze in TutukakaA helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.17 Mar 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power projectA Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.17 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimeAccused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicleNorthland man elects to give evidence and call a witness in his trial in Whangārei.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologisesNorthpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake15 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandKidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bailThe pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland mum launches petition to bring back school busDeputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'13 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheldComplainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EnvironmentProtracted legal stoush between landowners and lines companyCase remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.11 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuAnahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.10 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeTwo shots fired from car being chased in the Far NorthNorthland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.10 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandChainsaw amputation, ambush shooting claims in Denver Chance trial'The defendant had tried to clean away the blood but the luminol revealed the truth'.09 Mar 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roofDriver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocksA Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.08 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alertCivil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.05 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandTsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management AgencyPeople who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandWave surges hit Northland; threat downgradedTsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.04 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandMonster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.04 Mar 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHow two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's lifeSt John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.04 Mar 04:05 PM
KahuHapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pumpEels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.04 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBerry farm jobs a game-changer for Ngāpuhi and Mid NorthThe 20 staff hired yesterday to kickstart a berry venture could grow to 200 in a year.02 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuHarawira calls on iwi leaders to speak out over Covid danger'Tai Tokerau Border Control' founder wants his group involved in all future checkpoints.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged Northland police dog shooter back in courtAlleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued01 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandFears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlinWellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.01 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandMangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving manThe man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiver dies in Far North, another is rescuedThe diver's death will be referred to the coroner.28 Feb 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentWhat do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's deathWhangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death25 Feb 06:30 PM
