New ZealandTop cop: Fears over numbers needlessThe Far North's top cop is refuting claims police don't have enough staff to make their new rosters work.24 Jun 05:58 AM
TravelKawakawa: The engine GabrielDanielle Wright takes her family on a vintage steam train along the main street of a tiny town with a big reputation.17 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer pinged after customer complaintsA Far North drug dealer was charged after receiving intercepted text messages from customers complaining about the quality of his product.18 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandBeachfront subdivision battle heads to Court of AppealA long-running legal battle between a US billionaire and a Far North iwi over a beachfront subdivision has ended up in the Court of Appeal.02 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandGangs still 'flashing patches' in Far NorthA noticeable gang presence is still frustrating community leaders in the Northland community of Moerewa.24 Mar 02:32 AM
TravelKia ora: KaitaiaIn Kaitaia, get sand between your toes and see the sights, says Elisabeth Easther.21 Mar 02:00 AM
EntertainmentTop Gear stars sad to leaveTop Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson and James May toasted the end of their time in New Zealand over a long lunch at the Viaduct.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes WoF for rental housingMinister says Housing NZ stock needs work before it can impose conditions on private landlords06 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandFarm bike blaze threatened homesNorthland's tinder-dry conditions caused a quad bike fire to extend into a blaze which threatened homes and which took four fire crews and two helicopters to extinguish.06 Mar 05:36 AM
TravelFive great things to do in NZ's far northBefore we lose daylight savings, a trip to the winterless north should be on your wishlist.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGuilty verdict in Far North manslaughter trialA Far North man has been found guilty of causing the death of one of his relatives.19 Feb 05:20 AM
TravelFar North: Back of beyondCate Foster takes a nostalgic drive through the hill country between Herekino and Hokianga.15 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest four members of one familyPolice arrested four members of one family after a motorbike was allegedly driven around a Kaikohe street in a dangerous manner.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor: They'll bankrupt meA Far North district councillor has just days to stump up more than $800,000 or face bankruptcy.30 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandMussel farm opponents shockedA controversial new mussel farm off the Far North coast has been given the green light amid claims it will displace dolphins and deprive boaties of safe anchorage.30 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandQuick-thinking hero saves toddlerA stranger's speedy action saved the life of a toddler who slipped off the pontoon at Mangonui wharf and "sank like a stone".21 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandThieves grab gear from beached busThieves stole dozens of boogie boards from a tour bus that got bogged down in sand on Ninety Mile Beach at the weekend.08 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelMagic MangonuiDanielle Wright walks through history in a picturesque seaside village in the Far North.17 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFatal chopper crash report to be released in FebA Civil Aviation Authority report into a helicopter crash which killed two Far North men a year ago will be completed early next year.17 Dec 10:44 PM
TravelNorthland: Four of the best northern highlightsIf the Far North is on your list of places to go, here are a few suggestions to add a bit more excitement to your break, including dolphins, spirits and the deep blue sea.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandArmed police callout in Far NorthThe Northland Armed Offenders Squad has been stood down after being sent by helicopter from Whangarei to an incident in the Far North this morning.05 Dec 09:31 PM
