Crime‘Your fella better sleep with one eye open:’ Man allegedly attacked ex's new love with a hammerThe assault is alleged to have occurred at Jaggers Camp near Ocean Beach.30 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teenThe rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'All-round good guy' killed alongside mother in fiery crashGerald Mannion has been described as an 'all-round good guy' by his Lions friends.29 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandFormer WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday: 'It’s just a big adventure'Whangārei resident Ross Maclaren turns 100 on Monday.28 Jan 12:07 AM
New ZealandThunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary WeekendRain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.26 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandTaking it day by day: Ultra-marathon runner aims for world recordWant to run an ultra-marathon a day? Shannon-Leigh Litt explains how it's done.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trainsThe trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellationsNorthlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandA few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitorsThere are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.26 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continuesMore hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.26 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing compThe contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.26 Jan 12:49 AM
New Zealand'Much-loved by all': Father named as roadworker killed on the jobGabriel Fa'amausili is being remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family.25 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandThe woman putting Whangārei cafes on the map one sip at a timeEver wondered who Sip is? Meet the dental hygienist behind the popular cafe reviews.25 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 04:37 PM
New ZealandRain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandFire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately litSomeone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.24 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandSome Northlanders call for deputy PM to step in and help Wikileaks founderHowever, a security and intelligence analyst believed support for Assange was unlikely.24 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Quarry Gardens gets bridges over troubled waters after cycloneA recycled bridge is an important step in restoring the gardens after the cyclone.24 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSeven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking inExperts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Super RugbyDream job for sports fans: Fijian Drua seeking 'chief hype officer'Do you think you could fuel the crowd and ignite the spirit of the team?24 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi principal's words of wisdom go viralA principal's letter to parents on social media has captured an international audience.24 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A mighty totara has fallen': The life of Dr Warren ParkerThe highly respected primary sector leader died last month, leaving a legacy behind.24 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandRescue Helicopter Service thanks Northlanders for generous donationNorthland Rescue Helicopter is said to have responded to over 28,000 callouts since 1988.24 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandFisheries Minister Shane Jones says fishing is his 'birthright' and offers support for fishing contestFisheries Minister wants police to ensure Far North fishing comp goes ahead.23 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandMother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flamesDespite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.23 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead after car hits tree, bursts into flamesFirefighters and police were called to the crash in Otaika around 1am.23 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandBack to school: Can you guess the school with the highest predicted roll growth?Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.23 Jan 05:00 PM
Crime'It is disgusting... sadistic': Drug dealer films himself throwing puppy off 20m cliffPolice found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIwi plan to stop popular Far North fishing competition, slamming it as 'disrespectful'However, Ngāti Kahu's chair says the views shared are not an official statement from iwi.23 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandTrapped by tide: Surf lifeguards rescue family clinging to rocksA high tide and large swells trapped the family inside a cave during a beach outing.23 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandBack to school: Fewer Northland families homeschooling, principal believes affordability to blameAs of 2023, 10,817 children were home-educated - about 1.2 per cent of all enrolled kids.22 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandHolidaymaker horrified after child seen hanging on to moving car at beachA child was seen standing on the vehicle's running board, hanging on to the window.22 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeClass one meth dealer was 'ready, willing and able to sell to anyone'The woman, pregnant with her seventh child, was involved in the heart of a meth operation.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandCentenarian and world’s oldest park-runner celebrates 100-year birthday with 5km loopColin Thorne knocked off the major milestone to celebrate turning 100.22 Jan 03:52 AM
