KahuFormer councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai TokerauCouncils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities09 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandPublic behaviour hailed as disappointing following cop assaults in NorthlandCommunities urged to keep their cool after assault on cops.09 Jul 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Someone knows something': Police reveal extent of youngster's injuries before deathFurther details released in the historical child death case.08 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandWork starts on another Far North solar farmPukenui Solar Farm set to power up next year.08 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeSuspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offendingThe woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.08 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandIt's another barrier: Reducing wait times for driver's licence tests welcomedNorthlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.07 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Nervous, excited, and sleepless': Northland man's swift ascent to top of career dreamHis message to other young people: 'Don’t be shy, go and do it.'07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGive youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first jobNorthland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crash investigator retires after 43 yearsSport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.07 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandCarrington Estate golf resort selling off four luxury homes with $1 reserves'We’re finding the Auckland-creep is heading up this way coming that bit further north.'07 Jul 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Excitement for the future': tourism leaders boosted by Brynderwyns openingThe Brynderwyns have reopened, now industry leaders are pushing for a long-term solution.06 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandChef of the Year finalist credits Northland collaboration for successSchnappa Rock's Dean Thompson is a finalist in Hospitality NZ's Chef of the Year award.06 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandCircus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilitiesThe community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensationThe power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.05 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appealA Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.05 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-HatiThe four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.05 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandCold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so farChilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm04 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Waste of ratepayer money': Council 'seeking advice' after forging ahead with speed limit reductionsFar North District Council reduced speeds on 300 roads. Now it might have to reverse them.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoringASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Who’s he remorseful to? Himself?': Boss didn't pay staff Kiwisaver, super, loan deducationsWilliam Eskdale admitted 28 charges totalling more than $150K of unpaid taxes.04 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food securityNews snippets from the Far North04 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandFour-time blood cancer survivor Frankie's family vital to her survivalIt's a cause close to their heart as their daughter beat cancer for the fourth time.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei dips below 4 degrees in icy start to the dayWinter is well and truly here in Northland after a frosty morning03 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained death of young child from nine years agoKaikohe police are investigating a 9 year old historical child death.03 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGot New Year plans? First Northern Bass lineup droppedWet and muddy weather last time hasn't dampened future plans03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandToo much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat03 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeNotorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.03 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMore opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.03 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball03 Jul 12:00 AM
KahuHūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserveOpinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industryWhile consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projectsThe funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.02 Jul 05:00 PM
