New Zealand'Willfully ignorant': Unlawful cabin rental costs landlord thousandsThe cabin had unconsented work done to it, a poor septic system and electrical issues.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leaderGone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating showNorthland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.27 Sep 04:48 AM
CrimePreventive detention lifted for violent offender with 70 convictionsThe serial abuser was jailed for a brutal attack on his former partner.27 Sep 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.26 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'She was at your mercy and you showed none': Bridget Simmonds' killer jailedPou sentenced again after retrial: Victim's deceased mum's statement played in court.26 Sep 12:56 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu HohepaHohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.25 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandNo major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awardsTen Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kgA Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with NorthlandersThe Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland’s tropical oasis a labour of lovePeople travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidaysCircus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBy then he was too sick: Man waiting for cancer treatment dies on day of oncologist appointmentDiagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of PlentyThe Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.22 Sep 10:14 AM
New ZealandFNDC moves toward stricter measures to curb 'out-of-control' cat populationBut one councillor thinks council has set itself up to fail given the difficulties.22 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandJust in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watchKeep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.22 Sep 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The worst is yet to come': Fears Northland's dominant drowning toll set to continueWater safety top boss fears worst yet to come amid appalling Northland death figures.21 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandStrawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege productionA strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.21 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandUnwell passenger evacuated from cruise ship 120km off Northland coastThe ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandMan fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka propertyThe burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.21 Sep 03:44 AM
New ZealandWhangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injuryThe young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.21 Sep 01:39 AM
New Zealand"If you’re having a good hair day, you can take on the world!”PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a gifted pair of boots can make a difference: Call for more sporting donationsThe small gesture of donating sports kit can make a big difference for someone.20 Sep 05:00 PM
BoxingHistory-making hometown showdown for boxing greats Mea Motu and Lani Daniels“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.20 Sep 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues pleaOffenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.19 Sep 05:00 PM