New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
Travel newsNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA 17 Dec 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips 15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robberyCash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot. 11 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re all devastated': Northland families face losing farms to four-lane highwayThe Bryhams face losing a 100ha dairy farm with six homes built over 60 years.05 Dec 05:10 PM
New Zealand‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Addiction is savage, but there is always a way back': Far North meth fightAs most homes are on septic tanks, wastewater testing doesn't give true picture of use.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour saves dog from burning Whangārei homeSmoke could be seen across Kensington, Whangārei on Saturday, November 22.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandHow Northland creatives are turning Black Friday into something uniquely KiwiHelena Bay Gallery showcases works from more than 150 New Zealand artists.27 Nov 05:14 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
New Zealand‘His laugh was infectious’: Community celebrates life of Monty KnightWayne Brown suggested renaming the hall the ‘Monty Knight Memorial Hall’.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing tripJason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.24 Nov 10:15 PM
PoliticsHousing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing planThe plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.24 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligationThe Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.23 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand‘He felt embarrassed and ashamed’: The hidden toll of losing your jobNorthland had the country’s highest Jobseeker Support rate at 11.4% in September.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLithium batteries likely cause of Whangārei warehouse blazeFire crews battled the blaze with 11 teams at its height on Tuesday night.22 Nov 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘Dad was very much a helper’: Family honours Wayne Semenoff’s legacyThe 76-year-old died in a farming accident on his Broadwood farm earlier this month.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui scaled back as search for missing man nears 'last stages'Searchers have spent a week scouring waters after two fishers failed to return.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandPublic farewell planned for Far North businessman Monty KnightKnight, 80, will be publicly remembered in Kaitāia on Wednesday after his alleged murder.20 Nov 11:30 PM
