Today's latest news
Police name 22-year-old man killed in Whangārei crash
Seth Dundass, 22, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'.
NZTA warns of proactive road closures, Northland seeks clarity
Closures mainly target the South Island due to icy conditions.
100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, Northland
A strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.
New football centre in Tikipunga set to grow Northland's game
The Northland Football Hub has a covered deck which will overlook a new artificial turf.
'Drenched in blood': Fire chief awarded bravery medal after violent hospital ordeal
Zak Bristow recognised for his actions in protecting staff and patients.
Opinion: Misjudging petrolhead passion
Let’s celebrate the car as one of the greatest innovations of the modern world.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
Bay News: Musical brings local talent to Turner Centre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.
Northland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight
The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.
On The Up: Trapping efforts are revitalising kiwi habitats
Since 2024, 120,520 pests have been trapped by Kiwi Coast's network.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
Police release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicide
Daniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.
Bay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spread
Biosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.
Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialist
Health NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.
Kevin Page: Misstep in recovery journey brings unexpected challenge
OPINION: A local resident thanked us for providing the afternoon's entertainment.
'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beach
Her mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.
Gourmet food business slashes prices amid rising costs
Wild West Gourmet cut Worcester sauce prices by 55%, relishes by 39%.
'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phone
Greenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Name suppressed for man accused in murder of Parakao local
The 26-year-old man charged with murdering Geoffrey Ware appeared in court on Monday.
Over 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinar
It has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.
Dolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rules
Bottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.
'Exceptional care': Whangārei home marks 80 years of aged care
Originally bought in 1945, the home now cares for 55 mixed-gender residents.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.
What Northlanders need to know as severe weather looms
Stormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.
Council to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stalls
The council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsens
Construction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.
Rest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old bride
Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.
New solar battery farm could get Northland up and running faster after a blackout
Meridian's new facility can power 60,000 homes, boosting Northland's grid.
Man charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in Kaikohe
The man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.
Police seek new leads following snatching of 33 designer dogs
Police seek information on 19 dogs, 14 puppies and three parrots taken near Whangārei.