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
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
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 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
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to stabbing police dogPolice dog Caesar was stabbed through the skull and his eye socket.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman arrested in relation to Kawakawa home invasionTwo women attacked a 92-year-old woman last week after asking her for petrol and help.14 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandRuakaka fisherman Northland's fourth suspected drowningLocal man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent's waterfall death: 'Help us pray for Kenny's soul'Body recovered believed to be that of Kent Espinosa, who was holidaying in Northland.12 Jan 05:40 PM
EntertainmentKiwi music star's throat cancer battle: The fight to perform againAnniversary day concert part of "big plans" for 2019, jazz musician Nathan Haines says.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer recovered at Whangārei FallsThe man went missing at Whangārei Falls yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandMissing man at falls a Filipino international student, friend saysA police dive squad search for the missing man has resumed this morning.11 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandMeet the couple at No.1 State Highway, Far NorthMeet the couple who built a life at the end of the road.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers and surfers watch shark feedingBeachgoers at Waipū Cove scared by a bronze whaler.10 Jan 09:00 PM
Crime92-year-old attacked by two women in brutal home invasionPolice determined to find pair behind "shocking and appalling" crime against elderly widow10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa home invasion not a one-off, police sayElderly woman assaulted last night has been discharged from hospital.10 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead on Mangawhai beach farewelledThe woman who died at Mangawhai over Christmas has been named.09 Jan 07:30 PM
