New ZealandIPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fallInvestigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.25 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandBridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeksWhangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.25 Jun 04:06 AM
Crime'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robberyHe herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.25 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'Moment of stupidity': Honoured citizen pulled rifle on boy racersBut now he has been discharged without conviction for his actions.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limitsNews snippets from the Far North24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global successDebut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cutNorthland businesses want compensation.24 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandBig Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteersVolunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week24 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandTop Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competitionJayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.23 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandGarden bird survey: How you can take partPull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.23 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeEmployment dispute at Northland Fire HQ involves Kaipara's deputy mayorJonathan Larsen refused to take other offers from the station unless they were permanent.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSocial media driving fights and bullying, principals sayAccording to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandToppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled outNorthland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.23 Jun 02:36 AM
New Zealand‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai schoolTheir presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.23 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandReal soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this MatarikiMatariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial part of the motu: Northlanders urged to get into the spirit of MatarikiWhat's on in Northland during this year's Matariki celebrations.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m just one of the boys': Northland woman leading the way in a man's world'I was gobsmacked. I haven’t won anything in my whole entire life.'21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructureThursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 NorthlandersSimeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.21 Jun 02:02 AM
New ZealandAbrupt halt to High Court murder trial in WhangāreiAbrupt halt to High Court murder trial at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
PoliticsNorthland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackoutEnergy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.21 Jun 12:52 AM
New ZealandFull investigation launched after major power outage in NorthlandParts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'20 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandFar North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for NorthlandSome risk still exists: 'We’ll definitely be keeping a really close eye on it.'19 Jun 10:17 PM
New Zealand$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure insteadFly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lakeArbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of BrynderwynsNorthlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent finalNews snippets from the Far North.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies following Whangārei workplace incidentPolice and WorkSafe begin making inquiries into death.19 Jun 08:51 AM
New ZealandA big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delaysThe Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.19 Jun 12:38 AM
New ZealandSH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concernsFar North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.18 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandGoodbye Great Plate, hello Creative Cup: New fundraiser to feature at Quarry Arts CentreAfter years of exhibiting plates as their fundraiser, cups now take centre stage.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to NorthlandRoad safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.18 Jun 05:00 PM
