Crime'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crashDriver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.12 Apr 12:49 AM
New ZealandOn The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisisNorthlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.11 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New ZealandersOPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew homes open doors for young disabled NorthlandersRest homes used to be the only option for young people with disabilities.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's on: Your guide to arts and culture events this school breakThere's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisisPolice Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.11 Apr 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killerMurdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing. 10 Apr 11:37 PM
PoliticsGovernment to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute dayThe definition had created division within the military community.10 Apr 11:11 PM
New Zealand'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in WhangāreiManaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.10 Apr 10:45 PM
Crime'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuseThe victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.10 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC coverThe volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limitsStick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again10 Apr 06:00 AM
RetailHart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivershipHansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.10 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandSchool ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fightPrincipal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.10 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandLibelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claimsFar North school lunch worker believes food provider Libelle was mismanaged from start.10 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cullMore than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national finalTalk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards09 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under banMost of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga OraKāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses 09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastationMexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCountry’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to courtEnvironmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.09 Apr 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdvocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracksGun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
Crime‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptopTon Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.07 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap treesNews snippets from the Far North07 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trashKaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning successThe company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.07 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeUnrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.07 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeJailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victimNorthland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.07 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandPolice inquiring after person found with firearm in ŌakuraPolice received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.07 Apr 03:01 AM
New Zealand18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicleThe 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.07 Apr 01:44 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in Whangārei not suspicious, police say The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property on Sunday. 06 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandPerson arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after disputePolice were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.06 Apr 09:52 PM
