Kahu‘Why shouldn’t it be an iwi’: Ngāpuhi’s Northport investment pushThe Tupu Tonu fund aims to strengthen its role in regional infrastructure.11 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandMachete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapesPolice were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNinety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all agesHelen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Crime'You did it baby:' Man allegedly stabbed to death over property disputeCrown claims Denise Davis warned victim’s family they'd return to take the house.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Get on with it’: Dentist urges council to fluoridate waterWhangārei District Council faces a $5m fine for resisting Govt fluoridation directive.10 Mar 06:59 PM
New ZealandMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt after funds to build Northland ExpresswayThe road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.10 Mar 05:40 AM
New Zealand'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
New Zealand‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around NorthlandFiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy10 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAre you in the blue zone? Tsunami Hīkoi Week aims to prepare Hawke’s Bay residentsIt is also a good time to check the new single blue tsunami zone in Hawke's Bay.09 Mar 11:12 PM
CrimeWitness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.09 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNorthland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social mediaVaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.09 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei council’s secret meeting on fluoridation sparks debateEighty thousand residents may have fluoridated water by March 28.09 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandTeen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull winElla Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.07 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rapeShane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.07 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandUp in flames: Whangārei dry cleaning fire leaves customers shortThe company's insurance does not cover replacement of customer items burnt in the blaze.07 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industriesThe International Women's Day theme is Accelerate Action for women's equality.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It had such a buzz’: Opera in the Garden set for revivalThe event is the best chance for Northland families to hear world-class opera singing. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month onMore than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle as Hipkins goes back to basicsOPINION: Party's changes show its renewed focus on Auckland.07 Mar 06:36 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
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
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
