New ZealandDelay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town squareStructural design issues have caused the hold-up.17 Apr 05:00 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 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
New ZealandNorthland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report saysThe report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast track approvals bill a 'beast that needs to be slowed down': conservation board chairNorthland's Conservation Board is concerned about proposed fast track legislation16 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily mourn loving father of 14 who died in Whangārei Heads water incidentShelford Hawira died after suffering a heart attack and falling into the water on Sunday.16 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandKaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cutWork being done to install a fence post caused the outage.16 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandWoman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for othersAn 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.16 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandFears for winter as council says no to homeless shelter proposal at former old boys' siteKids as young as 6, elderly, people with cancer, are our homeless, activist says.16 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on roadNews snippets from the Far North16 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandHe did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."15 Apr 11:53 PM
New ZealandMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland school librarian getting books back in kids' handsWhat once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.15 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses closeFive shops in Whangārei CBD are closing down due to rising costs and less customers.15 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLeela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefulsThe Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in AucklandThe title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet food charity teams up with Kaitāia foodbankPaws of Hope expands into Kaitāia.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consentsNorthland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.15 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lessonThe man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.15 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew date last chance for Waipu Highland Games to gain volunteersThe traditional date for more than 150 years has been changed to get more volunteers.14 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hearRough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSubmissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince CocurulloMayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads on SundayThe person may have been hit by a boat propeller and was unable to be revived.14 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandThe story of survival behind a wooden heart stolen from the roadsideThe stolen heart not only symbolises Kayla's birth but also her fight for survival.12 Apr 06:00 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika earn late win over RedsAll the action as Moana Pasifika edged the Reds at Whangarei’s Semenoff Stadium.12 Apr 08:55 AM
Crime'Police officers should be able to go to work without being assaulted': JudgeA man has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers - but he plans to appeal.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandThird man charged with murdering Damon O'RourkeDamon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.12 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandFire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crashFour people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.11 Apr 11:39 PM
CrimeMan pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling caseNeville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.11 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandNorthland dodges worst of storm overnight ThursdayThe region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.11 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandBudding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidaysFrom April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.11 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops sayPolice cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.11 Apr 06:00 PM
