CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 22-year-old man after a baby was hospitalised with serious head injuriesPolice said the baby was now recovering well.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandFritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eatsThe festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.06 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDrivers and passengers shaken as rocks pelted at busesRocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.06 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
New ZealandChild dies after incident on driveway in Far North Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.05 Mar 11:49 PM
Crime‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
CrimeNew witness account may help solve 26-year cold case on West CoastPolice urge anyone with information on the green 4x4 spotted in 1998 to contact them.05 Mar 05:43 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental healthRotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.05 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandHokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a weekGenerous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four catsThe man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.04 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North04 Mar 05:15 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murdering ‘beloved mother’ at Whangārei parkThe man is accused of murdering Yvonne Chapman in a daylight shooting.04 Mar 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinionLuxon's ‘Marmite sandwich’ comment sparked widespread criticism.04 Mar 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘Means a lot’: Toa’s record-breaking triumph at world manu champsMaara Toa won the Z Manu World Champs adult male division in Auckland.03 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandNorth Hokianga A&P Show in picsPlenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairyHe denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.03 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandIconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism seasonA group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction. 03 Mar 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in parkOnerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park. 02 Mar 10:21 PM
New ZealandMum’s heartbreak over baby’s suffering, alleges healthcare ignored concernsKruger shared her daughter's suffering to highlight cultural issues in healthcare.02 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s lifeTwo friends saved a tiny kiwi suffering heatstroke on the Tutukākā coast.01 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prizeTonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.01 Mar 07:30 AM
New Zealand‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charityA woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortexTina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.28 Feb 05:00 PM
