New ZealandOdd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessingAn odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.28 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeDriver called to get teens home safely was high on methJacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far NorthSeven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.28 Mar 04:05 AM
CrimePolice investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentencedTeina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.28 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandTeen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrynderwyns to be retired, replaced by new highway within 10 years: BrownRoading work is expected to last up to 10 years, Transport Minister says.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBe good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 yearsLong-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.27 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDrink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crashA judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebratingSix decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’ll get one good shot at a busy four days': Northland businesses brace for busy Easter weekendFrom chocolate shops to markets and motels: Northland businesses keen for Easter visitors.27 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime'Why would anyone throw a hot pie at a kid?' Judge questions aunt's disturbing behaviourThe woman threw a hot pie in the face of a child.27 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandMassive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's powerThe proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.27 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandDrive to attract more women to Northland's golfing sceneEarlier, Felice Croft was not interested in swinging a golf club - now she leads a club.26 Mar 11:14 PM
New ZealandA significant part of the community: Whangārei Trade Aid to close after 37 yearsTrade Aid's northernmost store to close. 'It's an end of an era.'26 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandFar North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council26 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandTraffic safety, flooding, pollution fears raised over SH1 Waipū service centreThe proposed Waipū service station will create traffic safety concerns, objectors say.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancerThe large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.26 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girlThe man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandSOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services fundingNRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCovid RATs tests in short supply in NorthlandHigh demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandRuakākā highway service centre finally going ahead after decade of delaysNow is the right time for the Ruakākā highway development, director Barry Trass says.25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRobert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre aliveWe didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his capFar North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a monthRuby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.25 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter saysThe scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.25 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandNew Kaitāia after-hours mental health service startsKaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.24 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandNorthland news briefs - three Lotto wins, Ngāpuhi hapū meeting and roading contract goes to marketNews snippets from Northland.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWork progressing on Far North reservoirThe Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCulture on display at Te Tai Tokerau Maranga Mai e te Iwi senior kapa haka regionalsThe Maranga Mai e te Iwi Senior Kapa Haka Regionals went off without a hitch on Saturday.24 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandGenerous Northlanders dig deep for Relay for LifeMore than $120k raised from Whangārei Relay for Life.24 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandInjured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPoor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at EasterMangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols23 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartless': Grieving families upset over request to remove graveside tributesA grieving Whangarei family have been told to clear tributes from a gravesite lawn.22 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandAll creatures great and small - the life of a rural vetIn the end, it’s your family who pay the price.22 Mar 05:52 PM
