New ZealandNorthern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL ChampionshipWhangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.19 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandSurf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champsWhangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.19 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuFinal day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.18 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandTe Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programmeMāori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continueTwo similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.17 Sep 06:31 PM
New ZealandFar North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylawFar North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of NorthlandThe MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland17 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandPolice name Ripiro Beach victimPolice continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.17 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorderFar North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary titleThe second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North16 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeMen who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint namedThe men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.16 Sep 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandObituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milionsFar North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions16 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer National Party minister accused of child sex abuseComplainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.14 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandLegendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killedA 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer13 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrog? Cat? Mouse? No, it's a kiwiAn open cat flap served as the perfect entrance for a curious kiwi.13 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandAt 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his bootsAt 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.13 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
CrimeAnti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strikeBrad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.12 Sep 09:51 PM
New ZealandObituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in WhangāreiMalcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.12 Sep 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Can no longer bear to patch people up' - retiring doc's fix for failing health systemOPINION: The medical workforce is burned out, retiring early - and increasingly giving up.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayer challenges council over its Armourguard $12m contractRatepayer notifies auditor-general of concerns over the district's animal control service11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national firstFar North state of the nation event for district's leaders.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installedThe programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
