New ZealandOpua train station, barge dock plannedA plan for steam train rides from Kawakawa faces a wait until at least next month.10 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelThe Duke of Marlborough HotelRicardo Simich checks into historic Northland accommodation.05 Apr 08:00 PM
BusinessUpper North Island takes stockSeven upper North Island Council's have released a report on the state of the region.31 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi TV host lands record-breaking fishBroadbill swordfish was so big it wouldn't all fit in the boat.24 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandNorthland scrub fire takes over gullyA scrub fire has taken hold and is spreading, near Kawakawa in the Bay of Islands.18 Mar 01:13 AM
TravelHe Tangata: Craig JohnstonElisabeth Easther speaks to the owner/operator of Paihia Dive Craig Johnston.15 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.11 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandNo respite for water-logged North IslandAn incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.10 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandDog attacks 4-year-old girlA 4-year-old girl has been attacked by a dog near Kerikeri09 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldPlane crash victim's eerie Facebook postLess than a fortnight before he died in a fiery plane crash in Melbourne, a US tourist wrote about how he was scared of flying.22 Feb 02:23 AM
CrimeDistinctive 'dragon' guitar stolenSUP150217NADguitar1.jpg The stolen guitar is easy to recognise because of the inlaid dragon in the fretboard. PHOTO / SUPPLIED SUP150217NADguitar2.jpgDo 15 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously hurt in Russell crashA person has been seriously injured after the car they were in spun out in Russell in the Bay of Islands.11 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandAgent alleges police leakA Pahia real estate agent acquitted of charges relating to dealing methamphetamine says police are still "aggressively pursuing her" and trying to ruin her life.11 Feb 08:06 PM
TravelKingsgate Hotel Autolodge PaihiaTina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.07 Feb 08:15 PM
PoliticsHikoi demands end to P scourgeJS050117NADWAI313.JPG: Reti Boynton of Kaitaia leads the anti-P hikoi to Waitangi after a five-day walk from Cape Reinga. PHOTO / 06 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandPerfect for some, messy elsewhereIt's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.05 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandSunny skies for nation's holidayWaitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi weekend weather a real pearlerThe sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Athletics11yo to run half marathon in AntarcticaWatch NZ Herald Focus: Junior distance runner Quinn Gardiner-Hall is just weeks away from following in the footsteps of his heroes to the icy southern land.03 Feb 05:54 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle scrub fire in PaihiaA helicopter was needed to help battle a scrub fire in the Bay of Islands this afternoon. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the blaze 03 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuThe far-reaching wake of the wakaAmong the hundreds of waka paddlers taking part in this year's Waitangi Day festivities will be half a dozen who stand out. They'll 02 Feb 08:11 AM
New ZealandWeather gods shine on Waitangi weekendMost of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.31 Jan 07:50 PM
KahuLittle to attend Waitangi event in SydneyLabour leader Andrew Little will attend Waitangi celebrations in both Australia and Waitangi this year.31 Jan 02:47 AM
KahuNorthland briefsPlea after man punched Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old was punched in the neck as he worked on his tablet29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ has new PM 'but no leader' - LittleAndrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.29 Jan 01:37 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire yoga movement sets up in NZMovement at centre of failed US lawsuits rejects 'cult' claims.28 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandFirst date leads to shellfish banA romantic first date along a Russell beach has sparked a toxic seafood alert that has seen a ban on collecting shellfish from the entire Bay of Islands.27 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandArrest warrant issued for Tasman yachtieAlan Langdon, who is accused of taking his 6-year-old daughter to Australia, didn't turn up to court.24 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandThree people rescued as boat hits rocksThree saved as boat hit rocks and starts taking on water in the Bay of Islands.23 Jan 04:20 PM
New ZealandCat overboard in nature sanctuaryA pussy could be on the loose in a Northland nature sanctuary.22 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandFirefighters 'drinking' before critical auditA firefighter appeared drunk and others could not demonstrate basic critical skills during an audit, an official report says.19 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandLangdon in Federal Court for QueKiwi yachtsman Alan Langdon is pursuing Federal Court intervention for the return of his daughter, according to a report.16 Jan 08:50 AM
New ZealandMissing yachtie's daugther to return to NZThe little girl who had been missing at sea with her father for almost a month is due back in New Zealand in the next few days.16 Jan 05:03 AM
