New ZealandOutrage over secretive CEO pay-outRatepayers are outraged over an outgoing chief executive's $240,000 severance payment from the debt-riddled Kaipara District Council.20 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice find $100,000 in paddockA major methamphetamine drug bust has uncovered a rusty army ammunition tin crammed full of $100,000 in cash in a Far North paddock.15 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandRoutine traffic stop yields meth lab discoveryA routine traffic stop at Umawera, in the Far North, led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab at Whangape, police say.31 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandEx-pastor admits chargesA Kaitaia evangelical church leader who secretly filmed a teenage girl and a woman has pleaded guilty to a raft of sex-related charges.31 Oct 06:59 AM
OpinionState housing shuffle fair use of stockEditorial: It is hardly surprisingly that many state-house tenants in Glen Innes are angry about being asked to leave homes they have inhabited for years.18 Oct 04:29 PM
New ZealandFar North police hunt man spotted with firearmPolice hunting a Far North man who pulled a firearm from his car before fleeing into the bush have issued a warrant for his arrest.01 Oct 03:21 AM
KahuIwi: Consultation too shortThe Government's water rights consultation hui is not robust or long enough, according to Ngati Maniapoto leaders.26 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGP visits hunger strike manA Far North GP says many of his patients have been just as desperate as hunger striker Sam Kuha.25 Sep 09:57 PM
OpinionDebate: Who owns the water?The Maori King and the Prime Minister drew the battle lines, with the former saying "Maori'' and the latter saying "No One''. Today, two legal academics explore the deep currents that lie beneath each claim.25 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelCoopers Beach: Outside the boxDeb Faith enjoys a perfect winter getaway in Northland.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelNorthland: Perfect score for luxury lodgeA luxury New Zealand lodge has been judged as providing perfect service by an international travel magazine.05 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelCape Reinga: Road to the northern lightDanielle Wright and family take a tour bus to Cape Reinga and find themselves the main attraction.26 May 05:30 PM
TravelKarikari Peninsula: Shoreline luxuryLuxury presides at Northland's Carrington Resort, writes Julia Shallcrass.16 Apr 02:30 AM
TravelNorthland: A pilgrimage to Cape ReingaThe trip to the very tip of New Zealand, where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean, is a pilgrimage every Kiwi should make, writes Megan Singleton.09 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelNorthland: Holding up the skyA night walk in Waipoua Forest and surfing Hokianga Harbour's sand dunes create a thrilling weekend.19 Feb 09:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: All at seaAmanda Linnell finds a taste of the good life in the beautiful Bay of Islands.01 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelNorthland: On a high in KerikeriQuirky rooms are the icing on the cake on Rebecca Kamm's trip to Kerikeri, with its kauri forests, gourmet eats and stunning vistas.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhale of a tale spectacleA pair of humpback whales thrilled tourists in the Bay of Islands, breaching several times out of the water in full display.30 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelNorthland: I heart HokiangaIt doesn't take long for the creative and picturesque charms of Northland's west coast to enrapture Kirsten Warner.26 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelRussell: A dalliance with the DukeThe small historic Northland town of Russell has plenty to offer for a summer getaway, writes Susan Edmunds.11 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelKaitaia: Golden age of the DalliesIt's definitely not a winterless spot, but there's warmth in Northland's history, says Pamela Wade.07 Jul 05:30 PM
