New ZealandPolice search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crashPolice are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.26 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandFirefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire ragesAppeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.25 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping inTaumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoonThe cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.25 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandWinch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits BayIt was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThree-year-old dies following driveway accident in NorthlandPolice say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.24 Feb 11:21 PM
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
New ZealandPerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 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
New Zealand‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
New Zealand‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crashAt first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.17 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandFar North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime historyChucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.17 Feb 05:00 PM
