New ZealandWhangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continuesWhangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan BottingWatch12 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youthBlack Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.12 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCrown to return significant pā site to Far North hapūNgāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.12 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocals fear sand mining will turn pristine beaches into mudLocals fear dredging Bream Bay will damage beaches and marine life.11 Feb 08:59 PM
Kahu‘No integrity’: Backlash after post falsely claimed warriors at Waitangi had ankle monitorsPolitical party called out after photo on social media site used out of context.11 Feb 05:58 PM
KahuHow a fake social media post sparked debate within NgāpuhiThe AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.11 Feb 05:43 PM
KahuKaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challengeMayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.11 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Right behind me' – Large great white shark chases solo kayak fisherMatt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his encounter. Wells is helpless as he paddles away. 10 Feb 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Like living in a cemetery': Subdivision bid on sacred land heads to court againA 93-home subdivision on culturally sacred land is heading to the High Court.10 Feb 11:05 PM
New Zealand‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers admit role in fatal attack that claimed young man’s life at service stationShayden Perkinson died trying to protect his cousin at an ATM in 2023.10 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - No arrests at Waitangi, seal work on SH10 and earthworks feedbackNews snippets from the Far North.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help outThe appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāeo residents mark decade under boil water notice, no end in sightKaeo residents have struggled for years to get answers about the water crisis.10 Feb 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why we need tougher measures to tackle minor crimesOPINION: Shoplifters are leaving supermarkets with trolley-loads of stolen food.10 Feb 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Something special': 50 manta rays surround sightseeing boat in stunning displayManta ray and orca sightings captivated locals.10 Feb 03:09 AM
New Zealand Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandFar North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance rideThe petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.10 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandToa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago ShearsPagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.10 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace varietyBananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.09 Feb 08:28 PM
New Zealand‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cutsThere are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.09 Feb 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housingDiscover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikesPlenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.09 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandPesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fieldsPesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.09 Feb 02:00 AM
Crime‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jarsFor years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: The brutal bar attack police didn't investigateBashed but where's the justice? Police launch fresh investigation into jug attack in bar.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFBI enlists NZ police to investigate sexual abuse in secretive sectThe underground religious group is commonly known as the Two by Twos.07 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failuresMore than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.07 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandWhangārei’s famous castle for sale - but it won’t cost ‘millions and millions’The sprawling estate was a decades-long labour love for Stuart and Nanette Cains.07 Feb 01:00 AM
