New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer National Party minister accused of child sex abuseComplainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.14 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandLegendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killedA 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer13 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrog? Cat? Mouse? No, it's a kiwiAn open cat flap served as the perfect entrance for a curious kiwi.13 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandAt 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his bootsAt 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.13 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
CrimeAnti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strikeBrad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.12 Sep 09:51 PM
New ZealandObituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in WhangāreiMalcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.12 Sep 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Can no longer bear to patch people up' - retiring doc's fix for failing health systemOPINION: The medical workforce is burned out, retiring early - and increasingly giving up.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national firstFar North state of the nation event for district's leaders.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programmeNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installedThe programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why should my kids be scared?' Woman says Kāinga Ora needs to get toughThe Puriri Park resident is tired of loud music, family violence and threats.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayer challenges council over its Armourguard $12m contractRatepayer notifies auditor-general of concerns over the district's animal control service11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink CampervanNorth folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and AucklandThe red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.11 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandPickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn findBarn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.11 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoolworths should practise what they preach, striking staff sayWoolworths staff are saying their workload is unmanageable and they're not valued.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name Kaitāia homicide victimThe suspect, reportedly known to the man, was charged on Sunday night with his murder.10 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandTwo for one: Classic Taniwha kick off double-header in WhangāreiClassic Taniwha, with former Northland rugby greats, will go against Classic All Blacks.10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia woman charged with murder granted interim name suppressionThe suspect, reportedly known to the man, was charged on Sunday night with his murder.09 Sep 08:58 PM
New ZealandQuilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in WhangāreiThe biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festivalNews snippets from the Far North.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig shark washes up on Bay of Islands beachA dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report saysMore than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole BoardKaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.09 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland Taniwha suffer another agonising NPC lossThe Taniwha suffered a second consecutive loss.09 Sep 12:11 AM
New ZealandLeave things alone: Northland tourism operators ponder impact of hiked visitors taxWill a hiked tourist levy impact Northland? Here's what key tourism operators think.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeam e-scooters still in Whangārei despite Auckland banDistrict council's agreement with company different to those in Auckland and Wellington.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigatingThe man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandA mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busyPolice incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.08 Sep 02:21 AM
BoxingAnd still: Kiwi boxer Daniels defends world titleLani Daniels claimed a convincing unanimous decision win in her return to the ring.07 Sep 12:55 PM
