Crime‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across Aotearoa27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I just want her to be a little case of hope': Prem baby's fight to survive24 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane 24 Oct 06:31 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
New ZealandMicrochip miracle: Cat missing for 11 months found nearly 100km from home Willow vanished from Wellsford nearly a year ago before resurfacing in Dargaville.18 Oct 08:27 AM
New Zealand‘The work now begins’: Couper takes Whangārei’s top job after election winVince Cocurullo exits after 12 years on council and one term as mayor.17 Oct 07:34 AM
New Zealand‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandKaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was runŌtamatea councillor Mark Vincent walked out, calling the meeting a farce.16 Oct 10:34 PM
AucklandTwo dead after car and truck crash on BrynderwynsThe serious crash forced the closure of the main Northland route early this morning.16 Oct 06:10 PM
New Zealand‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election moveElectoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.15 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in NorthIngka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesMoko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.12 Oct 05:00 AM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North clear, Whangārei and Kaipara uncertain: How Northland’s local elections are shaping upFar North mayor Moko Tepania is 3600 votes ahead of challenger Ann Court.11 Oct 08:19 AM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re providing a lifestyle’: Developer's vision for beach town on Auckland's doorstep On Auckland's doorstep, a new development aims to lead the country with its eco-design.10 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can TikTok really fix New Zealand’s voter turnout problem?OPINION: Councils go viral to lure young voters to ballot box.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Auckland private school King’s College announces new headmasterThe school leader begins as headmaster in January 2026, after Simon Lamb’s departure.07 Oct 08:38 PM
