Crime'I panicked ... I knew couldn't help him': Was man's death an accident or murder?Bob Kleiman's body was found the day after he was shot in the head.01 Nov 05:41 AM
New ZealandFirefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrationsFire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.01 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity eventGraeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.31 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandHistory reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business in NorthlandNorthlanders Cody and Klay Rouse have delivered on their promise to bring Waiwera to life31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland youth deaths inquest: Teen called two helplines before suspected suicideMum: 'Summer should still be here, I don’t want this to happen to other families.'31 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandUniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people togetherNorthland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.30 Oct 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continuesDame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sectorNorthland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworksNews snippets from the Far North.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAwanui Day on Saturday to celebrate tiny Far North townThe event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInquest into spate of suspected youth suicides in NorthlandHamuera Ellis-Erihe is one of six young people aged 12-16 who took their own lives.30 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's scary if you think you're going to die': Patient feels doctors have given upRobert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second weekA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer29 Oct 04:10 AM
New Zealand'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial signA whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.29 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandGetting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings riseNorthland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSignificant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systemsThe Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major awardFar North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMany gardens to explore with safari fundraiser for Kaitāia Riding for the DisabledPlanning done, now time for the charity's garden safari.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - council charges up, car causes scrub fire and spoken word workshopsNews snippets from the Far North.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John WardKaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programmeTe Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customersNorthpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.27 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highwayLand is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back homeWhen it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons27 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Loved every minute' Wendyl Nissen opens up on tough decision to leave Hokianga homeOver a decade ago, Wendyl Nissen fell in love with the Hokianga. What made her leave?26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debtThe closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei HospitalAn Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur Treasures: Kiwi North creating butterfly habitats to aid conservationHow to help protect them around your place.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUpper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missingA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer25 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandHospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ saysDargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.24 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandRainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beachesLifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing 83-year-old swimmer scaled backA two-week rāhui has been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.24 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
New Zealand'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World listNorthland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.24 Oct 12:37 AM
