New ZealandWindow into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years laterThere are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.25 Feb 07:11 AM
Super RugbyExtra lessons Blues took from opening winStephen Perofeta playing halfback for the Blues wasn't on Vern Cotter's bingo card.25 Feb 05:55 AM
New ZealandOne of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.25 Feb 05:03 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Lotto player wins big in Saturday night drawHowever, Powerball wasn't won, meaning $10m is up for grabs on Wednesday.24 Feb 10:26 PM
Super RugbyBlues claim strong win over Fijian DruaThe Blues have started the season with a convincing victory.24 Feb 05:38 AM
CrimeTrial date set for man accused of fatal crash resulting in teen's deathThe 17-year-old died in a two-car collision in June 2023.23 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuMākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museumKaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A constant stress': Residents' health affected by truck-riddled Brynderwyns detour routePaparoa-Oakleigh Rd residents prepare for onslaught of trucks during Brynderwyns detour.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo room for error: What it’s really like driving the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd detour routeReporter Jenny Ling takes a road trip along a Brynderwyns detour to see what it's like.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'World's most predictable problem': SH1 Brynderwyns closure angers truckiesA group representing NZ trucking firms is calling for long-term transport planning.23 Feb 04:58 AM
League'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'23 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandLock Josh Beehre makes Blues debut against Fijian Drua in Whangārei hometownThe former Whangārei Boys' High School student says he has come full circle.23 Feb 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recoveryThe 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.22 Feb 11:26 PM
New Zealand'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed familyNo warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.22 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandFundraiser started for young family who 'lost everything' in house fire'Fortunately, they are all safe, but they are all shaken from this traumatic incident.'22 Feb 10:30 PM
CrimeTeen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.22 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandLate cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founderThe former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital22 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandMum grabs kids and runs as fire breaks out in kitchenA young couple have lost everything after their Whangārei home caught fire.21 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandMangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept abilityFinding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.21 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandOutlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChance for youth to shine at Far North’s Got Talent competitionBest of youth talent to take part in Far North’s Got Talent contest.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan beaten with bats and bars after trying to stop assaultPolice are appealing for the public's help as they investigate the 'cowardly' attacks.21 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandFar North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry teamCovid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.20 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family manEmmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.20 Feb 11:00 PM
CrimeTeen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he diedJak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art eventThe Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roadsPolice are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.20 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandUni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'19 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandThings are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get toughA new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.19 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashesNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from SaturdayLong-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closureHope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.19 Feb 01:22 AM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new ministerFace-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.18 Feb 11:00 PM