New ZealandFour whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for othersFour whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.17 Sep 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumSportHow rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.14 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandPack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoonShowers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.13 Sep 07:57 PM
KahuPhotos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the regionParade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.09 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandHorses injured, put down after massive electrical stormDozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.09 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandDogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve effortsDogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyNorthland Rugby, heed my warningWill you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandMan wins major Lotto prize twice in two weeksWhangārei man celebrates back-to-back Lotto wins just one week apart.06 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandArrest after armed police, dogs descend on Whangārei'It looks like every police car in Whangārei is here.'06 Sep 04:05 AM
New Zealand$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland05 Sep 07:21 PM
New ZealandWhangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device foundWhangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found03 Sep 11:12 PM
New ZealandCharge on Whangārei man upgraded to murderPolice upgrade a Whangārei man's charge from assault on a child to murder.03 Sep 12:46 AM
PropertyReports on sagging land expected early this weekStan Semenoff to do remedial work to prevent future damage to land he's developing.01 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandFatal accident in Central Whangārei this morningFatal accident in Central Whangārei this morning29 Aug 10:42 PM
New Zealand'He loved being out there catching crooks': Policeman farewelledActing Senior Sergeant Mark Andrews was down to earth, hated the limelight and was humble.28 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldFilm crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coastNational Geographic luckily got footage of two killer whales off Taiharuru.27 Aug 06:00 AM
Rugby World CupPubs keen to extend opening hours during RWCNorthland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.25 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rainAnd September and October are not looking too great either.23 Aug 08:26 PM
CrimePolice await post mortem report after toddler diesIt is the third death of a child investigated in Northland within the past 12 months.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSteven Adams and Willie Apiata visit WhangāreiAs soon as they could, the kids crowded around the NBA star, Steven Adams.23 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandNorthland baby homicide: man appears in courtThe 5-month-old boy died in Northland.22 Aug 11:03 PM
New Zealand5-month-old baby dead, charges laid as homicide investigation unfoldsA baby boy has died after an alleged assault in Northland last night.22 Aug 08:49 PM
KahuIwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffendingStrategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.21 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's biggest drug bust - a comedy of errors and 500kg of methIt was a Sunday morning, and Constable Thomas Nankivell had just started his shift.21 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yetSeventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Robbery: Four masked robbers with knives and screwdriversA sole service station worker was able to slip away and lock himself in cloakroom.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrosty start today, records confirm soggy AugustThere have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.18 Aug 08:45 PM
PoliticsSitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stayNorthland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden ParkBlack Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.16 Aug 07:56 PM
RugbyBoys' High hope to make rugby historyWhangārei Boys' High School's rugby 1st XV look to make winning history.16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wanton act' by vandals forces Waipoua Forest track to closeA weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.15 Aug 11:30 PM