New ZealandWhat's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?15 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hitNews snippets from the Far North15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North public toilets hit by vandalismThe council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelp keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers neededVolunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictionsFar North under fire and water restrictions15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigators uncover the cause of Whangārei’s 20ha blazeNorthland's fire permits have been suspended until further notice due to risky conditions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayakerOliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.14 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staffJR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape RēingaA child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title boutNorthland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.12 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyondNorthlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shootingOne man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under controlThe fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.10 Jan 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outageNorthland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandPopular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this monthThe annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for policeThe officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops? 08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs onlineNews snippets from the Far North.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cableThere is currently no estimate for the restoration time.08 Jan 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in MangōnuiPolice were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.08 Jan 01:43 AM
New Zealand‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in MonacoThe cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDomestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach sceneNorthland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.03 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schoolsSome families have attended the same school for more than five generations.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blazeAs of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.03 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandDivision, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review2024 saw clashes between central and local government. 03 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandA fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warningThe deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injuredA helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.01 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandUmbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland GamesThe event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.31 Dec 03:12 AM
