New ZealandHalf a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nodThe dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.23 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kidsRaising children during a recession has hidden future benefits23 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attackMichael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.23 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeOnerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentencedThe Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.23 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandWhangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics sayIn defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.23 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCaring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggleLinda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.23 Apr 01:47 AM
KahuGovt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warnsGovernment changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.22 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuFar North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changesFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.22 Apr 10:25 PM
PoliticsCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandIrate residents sound off about new tsunami sirensCoastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules easeNews snippets from the Far North.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail ShepherdGail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.22 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandAfter $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquiferKaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandLest We Forget: A guide to commemorating Anzac Day 2024The day is a wider remembrance of those soldiers who have fallen.22 Apr 12:01 AM
Kahu'Frivolous and vexatious proceedings': Māori land court judge condemns pointless litigationThe judge was not impressed with the man pointlessly wasting Māori Land Court time.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by carFamily and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.21 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandRoaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in MaungatapereThe Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandDedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditchThe trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.19 Apr 06:00 PM
SportWhangārei tumblers ready for Australian shoresThree Northland tumblers are heading to the Australian Gymnastics Championships next month as part of a 10-strong group representing New Zealand. Video / Brodie StoneWatch19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulationsOrigin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping ironTwo 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFeijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindnessThe family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.19 Apr 04:42 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses for Far North murder accusedA homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.18 Apr 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.18 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
CrimeMan avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol stationThe 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.18 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWe let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detourTruck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.18 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandNorthland police uproot large-scale cannabis operation from commercial propertyAn operation such as the one uncovered could generate millions if undetected, police say.18 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears students will miss out as enrolment scheme 'imposed' on all-girls schoolNorthland's only all-girls school is to be zoned - what does that mean?17 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first timeThe service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDelay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town squareStructural design issues have caused the hold-up.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil silent since cemetery dispute with grieving familiesFamilies were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandControversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building noticeThe Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.17 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandSport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cutNorthland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.17 Apr 01:00 AM
