New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkwayNews snippets from the Far North.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell sonThe mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled BrynderwynsThe Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on cameraThe man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.22 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandShared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far NorthWork to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.22 Jul 03:00 AM
KahuNew kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doorsKaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.22 Jul 02:00 AM
CrimeTears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'21 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under reviewState housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accusedKenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoing to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this monthTrade Aid Whangārei has been around for 37 years. Volunteers reminisce ahead of closure.21 Jul 04:00 AM
Crime'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy taskBrian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMacular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independencePeter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.19 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAllegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leaderFranko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
CrimeJail for two offenders who continue to flout court ordersThe men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirement village issues highlighted in push for law reformThe Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopperOfficials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.18 Jul 06:00 AM
KahuDaily bag limits raised to tackle kina issueThose battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healingTraditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signsThe Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.17 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
Crime‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trialThe parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more informationPolice appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident16 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandParent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicideThe daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.16 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandIt's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan MuseumNorthland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland CollegeUruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sightsA woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighboursProperty managers have evicted a loud and foul-mouthed tenant after neighbours complained.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Boys' High School pleads guilty to charges relating to Abbey Caves deathThe school admitted two charges after the death of a student on a school caving trip.15 Jul 05:50 AM
New ZealandCharter school may be coming back to WhangāreiTe Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.14 Jul 10:11 PM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners namedThe 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..14 Jul 08:43 PM
