Far North news
Kawakawa’s ambulance base part of national $4.5m push to upgrade stations
Hato Hone's nationwide appeal aims to raise $4.5 million for 13 station upgrades.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach work criticised for lack of mandate
Ngā Puāwaitanga o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe seeks to restore the health and wellbeing of the beach.
'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship
The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.
On the Up: High demand for new sports hub
The new sports hub in Waipapa has seen high demand from local clubs.
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An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.
Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.
Waitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon Wilson
OPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
Far North events receive Govt funding boost for tourism
The Government is assisting regional tourism in the Far North with new funding.
Twelve champions for Northland celebrated in King's Birthday Honours
From family violence prevention to services to Māori, locals' dedication recognised.
On The Up: Bold plan for Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe aims to restore toheroa to Ninety Mile Beach
The new project will help restore the mauri of one of New Zealand's most iconic beaches.
Far North news in brief: Waitangi show on display, Cyclone compensation
News snippets from the Far North.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.
Car news and advice
Audi’s new gaming chairs keep the drive alive (even at your desk)
Audi gets into gaming with a collection of premium seats bristling with ergonomic tech.
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts production
Mercedes' sleek small sedan begins an all-new high-tech life.
McLaren marks Le Mans milestone with limited-run 750S special edition
Only 50 examples of the car celebrating the company's 1995 Le Mans victory will be built.
OneRoof property news
Disgraced rich-lister’s mansion - ‘significant amount’ of buyer interest
Agent says heritage building could get "north of $7m" once renovated.
Can tenants damage their rental and still get their bond back?
Landlords and tenants often disagree on the definition of fair wear and tear.
90 Mile Beach plot for sale at 'bargain' price of $295,000
The site lacks a home but has power, sewerage, a water tank, and a toilet.
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The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialist
Health NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.
Council to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stalls
The council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.
Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.
Rural news
Nick Putt reclaims Hawke's Bay Young Viticulturist title
"I’m determined to do Hawke’s Bay proud in the nationals,” Putt said.
Native planting transforms farm stream's ecosystem
Mayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.
Paved paradise? Top Auckland school builds staff car park on $150m gifted farmland
The ASB MAGS Farm is protected by a covenant requiring it be used to teach farming.