New ZealandCreativity bursts out of Far North youth art competitionYoung Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour workAn eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelicsNews snippets from the Far North23 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeOranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegationsDaughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.23 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuAuld Mug greeted with pōwhiri and spine-tingling haka in WhangāreiTe Kura o Waikare school students steal the Americas Cup show23 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandFar North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to PakarakaEverything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashesEmergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.22 Sep 06:44 PM
New ZealandNavy life means touring the worldWhangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and HihiFar North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPremium Painting Solutions' tip-top paintingPremium Painting Solutions’ work on this complex new-build in Maunu, Whangarei, helped it win the supreme 2024 Master Painter of the Year title.22 Sep 12:00 PM
New ZealandSomething for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comebackThe Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decisionThe prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'I wish I’d never gone to work': Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accidentFulton Hogan worker Tane Maihi drove a roller machine into his mate.20 Sep 07:00 AM
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
