New ZealandRoad rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in WhangāreiPolice seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.24 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Far North crashPolice are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.24 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
BusinessNorthport scheme: Marsden agrees to new deal with consortium for acquisition of sharesA new 'energy precinct' is proposed and a port shake-up is under way.24 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuildNews snippets from the Far North24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lostThe family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.24 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roofThe judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.24 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandSchool lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungryWhangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.24 Feb 01:53 AM
New Zealand‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeoverThe thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandMangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilanteJim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.22 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandElderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noiseHe said he was kept awake by instruments, a boxing bag, a weed eater, a mower and trucks.22 Feb 11:00 PM
Crime‘Exposes your true instincts’: Judge slams child abuser for ‘appalling lack of empathy’He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.22 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.21 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed menThe four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.21 Feb 02:37 AM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsPM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refineryThe Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.20 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
New Zealand‘Trust can be reinstalled’: Tipene Funerals director addresses scandal'We’ll lay it all out on the line for us all to hear.'20 Feb 09:31 PM
New Zealand‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fireMultiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleetPassengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.19 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
