New Zealand'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speedWhangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.06 May 10:03 PM
BusinessMilked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battleBNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.06 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop banMichael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boostNews snippets from the Far North.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Unfinished business': Kiwi MasterChef star returns to kitchen after 10-year hiatus'There’s no time to jump in with the training wheels on and get used to it'05 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandSweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial reviewThe Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track processThe hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.05 May 01:09 AM
LifestyleTypical wedding $87,000, wedding planner saysThe average cost of a wedding has increased over recent years.05 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandNorthland welcomes new rescue helicoptersThe air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.04 May 11:11 PM
CrimeWoman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throatThe woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.04 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aidSalvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculumFinancial literacy will be taught in NZ schools from next year.02 May 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei siteAs Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a vanMegyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brainMisty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.02 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying chargeArchibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month. 02 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandKaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to manyNew social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robberyPolice say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle. 01 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatmentMerv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.01 May 06:43 PM
Crime'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neckShe warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.01 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisisDr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.01 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip clearedThe road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.01 May 03:07 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strikeThousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.01 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meetNews snippets from the Far North30 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhangaroa RSA centenary celebratedA new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.30 Apr 06:00 PM
