New ZealandKerikeri man, 25, arrested over explosion on beachMeanwhile 40 firefighters and two choppers still battling massive Horeke blaze.29 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandHeatwave: Keeping hydrated in stifling weatherSpare a thought for Northlanders working in extreme heat.29 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleSchool costs overwhelm struggling familiesUniform and stationery costs can be overwhelming for families as school starts back.28 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMore sizzling weather as Aussie heatwave hangs aroundNorthland's fine weather to continue as Aussie heatwave hangs around.28 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's in: Miss Hood's first year teachingThis year is Whangārei woman Latoya Hood's first as a teacher.28 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandHeatwave: Total fire ban declared in NorthlandHeat and little rain prompt total fire ban in Northland.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling fire near HorekeFour fire appliances and three helicopters are battling the scrub fire.26 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandMassive historic 'birthday card' goes onlineA birthday document signed by nearly 13,000 Aucklanders has been put online24 Jan 11:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Northland locals' lucky escape after vehicle catches fireA vehicle overheated and caught fire, and then about a hectare of scrub also caught fire.24 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandFireworks spark 'almost' ecological disasterFire couldn't have been stopped if it had jumped small gap to main island, fire bosses say24 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeNearly 190 vehicles stolen in six months aloneThe Toyota Hilux is the most frequently stolen vehicle in Northland.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in courtWomen accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court21 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Kiwis scream' in bush fire at historic siteWitness says arsonist mooned her as explosion ignited bush with a large kiwi population.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'Evil' cold-case rape - DNA match nabs attackerRapist jailed 15 years after attack after police link him through DNA from second offence.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killerOpito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice forced to apologise to teen after officer's anticsWhangarei mother hopes incident will give others confidence to also complain.20 Jan 02:00 AM
TravelKarikari: Wide wonders of the northArts, crafts, history, the natural world and jam and cream play important roles.19 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandDolphins delight families in Bay of IslandsDolphins cause a spectacle for holiday makers in the Bay of Islands.19 Jan 07:07 AM
New ZealandDiver captures footage of 'odd' wormlike sea creatureThe wormlike creature was about 5 to 10 metres long and tinged pink.18 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's big chance: Hundertwasser Art CentreWill Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre be sabotaged by council indifference?18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriver hurt after car plunges down 15m bluffThe car landed on its wheels but was extensively damaged.17 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandA 302kg blue marlin caught on 15kg linePending world record for young Northland marlin angler.17 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandUnusual earthquake swarm strikes off coast of NorthlandNorthland has had 24 earthquakes in the past month.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville teens break cycle of crimeTwo Dargaville teens help stressed holiday makers find bike.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandKawakawa home invasion: Stolen items recoveredThe victim has since made a full recovery, despite having to receive hospital treatment.17 Jan 04:13 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand?Bryce Edwards asks whether it's cruel and archaic or a sport under fire.17 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandMan steals phone from police station and answers when officer callsIQ disconnect as man pockets cellphone from police station counter and hears it ringing.16 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandRugby gear off to MozambiqueThe rugby gear is being delivered to Mozambique.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice criticised over handling of Whangārei Falls drowningTragically Filipino Kent Espinosa could not be saved at Whangārei Falls.16 Jan 05:00 AM
SailingRecord numbers for BOI sailing weekOver 110 boats have already registered with a week to go until the event.15 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandTwo women in court over attack on 92-year-old widowThe women, aged 24 and 40, have been remanded in custody.15 Jan 06:00 PM
EnvironmentKiwi House husbandry officer goes a step furtherTraps have been carefully located on the property's perimeter adjoining Pukenui Forest.15 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North homeWoman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home14 Jan 10:08 PM
EducationNorthland polytech offers helping handNorthTec eager to help Taratahi students facing bleak future14 Jan 06:00 PM
