CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglectResidents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.17 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety WeekHe suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandToo many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter saysIn 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.13 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name Parakao homicide victimPolice say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.13 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changesPolice have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater projectFNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project12 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealthSharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekendSculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.09 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandNorthland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awarenessRuby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.09 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandSocial media a 'lethal' tool in young people's hands, principal saysCyber-bullying has led to students avoiding school due to anxiety.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansionBocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.08 May 05:00 PM
Travel newsSculpture Northland imagesImages from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens08 May 12:00 PM
New ZealandMayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battleA hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.08 May 04:35 AM
New Zealand‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effortTwenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.08 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandNorthland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstormsMetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.07 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on showNews snippets from the Far North07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDo your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper AppealAfter almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continentFar North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on planNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North flood prevention scheme proves its worthFlood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden AprilWet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changesLeaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.07 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZEileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.07 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speedWhangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.06 May 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marinaA forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.06 May 02:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
