New Zealand$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai coupleNorthland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.30 Jun 02:13 AM
New ZealandSH1 Dome Valley to remain closed over weekendDome Valley is to remain closed over the weekend and reopen early next week.29 Jun 11:27 PM
New ZealandWild weather on the way for NorthlandNorthlanders should batten down the hatches tonight as wild weather approaches.29 Jun 09:43 PM
New ZealandEnd in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' sagaWhangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.29 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friendScorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport furtherThe New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meetingThe cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.29 Jun 04:06 PM
New ZealandNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressuresMedian weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell or Kororāreka? Historic town on cusp of finding out name fateA final decision on the fate of Russell's name may be mere weeks away.28 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeBusted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in WhangāreiHe came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.28 Jun 01:21 AM
KahuFears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announcedNorthland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bullPrem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.27 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuTeen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champsTwo Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.27 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWhangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employeeInconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.27 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFive people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopensA crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.27 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandA bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri businessPolice made an interesting discovery while executing three search warrants in the North.27 Jun 02:23 AM
New ZealandArmed police and ambulance called to Keyte St in WhangāreiHeavy police presence on Keyte St in Kensington.26 Jun 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand’We need a system that treats people with respect’: Calls to wipe welfare debtBeneficiaries owe the Government $2.4 billion nationally.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damageRoad sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescueMotatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.26 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandKerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargoNational freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothesThe Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.25 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionShane RetiDr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policyWe need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called outNews snippets from Northland.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAngry residents start petition against community housing developmentFar North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandReopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time awaySites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face courtWhangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKākā, orca, seals - oh my! What wildlife to look out for this winterA kayaker was treated to an up-close encounter with orca in Ōakura.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years awayNot guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.22 Jun 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMum's warning after man allegedly convinces teen to secretly catch flightThe mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnightHeavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.21 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandBreakthrough tech set to make waves in failing treatment plantThe Taipā sewage facility will trial a small electrocoagulation (EC) technology unit.21 Jun 05:00 PM
