CrimeJudge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too softKaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge15 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandPolice descend on Kaikohe, shut highway, after man shotPolice wouldn't say if alleged shooting linked to a gang-related assault a day earlier.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBasketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US successNorthlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.15 Mar 05:43 AM
EmploymentCrown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect childrenCourt refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest15 Mar 04:28 AM
CrimeMan jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal barWhangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper14 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandNeighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditchedThe Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managersQuinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.11 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-employee besotted with former boss: Why a judge ordered supervisionWoman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.11 Mar 06:03 AM
New ZealandFree parking sweetener to entice people into Whangārei CBDCost to ratepayers offset by benefits to retailers, council agrees.10 Mar 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupKamo High and Ahipara School start pilot to get people fit and healthyKamo Kid part of the launch of rugby pilot ahead of Women's RWC.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can't afford a $2 sausage' as cost of living hits hardPrice of petrol forcing workers to quit their jobs as they can't afford the commute.09 Mar 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipū volunteer lifeguards and firefighters save man dying on the roadsideThe man suddenly collapsed while travelling in the car with his wife along Cove Rd, Waipū.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNorthland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-winThe students built a sandpit for kohanga reo kids.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpackNorthland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reformAuckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes08 Mar 12:00 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be chargedWhy the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.08 Mar 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland police youth worker's journey from troubled teen to award winnerA Charles St childhood has led one woman to change the lives of Northland's youth.07 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeAlleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trialWhangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail06 Mar 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs spat on and sworn at as healthcare pressures mountLong working hours, staff shortages and financial restrictions puts GPs under the pump.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool bus operators try to steer through driver shortagesSchool transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt can't take action against Russian oligarch with luxury lodge - yetNZ does not have the ability of other countries to freeze assets.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWork starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and MoerewaWork on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Tikipunga after reports of gunman fleeing supermarket carparkPolice Eagle helicopter joins search for alleged gunman in Tikipunga.03 Mar 07:57 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFamily, beaches, and kina - a returning Northlander's bucket list as border reopensBou Hauraki, 31, has been looking forward to his flight home from Melbourne for years.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby'Mr Kaitāia Rugby' passes away a week after receiving life member awardClub fans and officials plan a fitting tribute for tireless club devotee Barry Murray.02 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandPoisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man diesNorthland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.01 Mar 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFrustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATsNorthland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.01 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeMotorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless useDriver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year01 Mar 01:26 AM
New Zealand140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sisterThe woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.01 Mar 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZA 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksVeitayaki shares anecdotes of good times with Fijian team mateFormer Northland rep shares the pain of losing good friend and ex-All Black Joeli Vidiri.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyJosh Goodhue among the best Blues performers in an excruciating lossTom Robinson-captained Blues lose to the Canes in an epic Super Rugby Pacific battle.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dogOwner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.25 Feb 03:23 AM
