New ZealandMore opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.03 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball03 Jul 12:00 AM
KahuHūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserveOpinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industryWhile consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projectsThe funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm dischargedNews snippets from the Far North01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri showThe Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCustomers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rivalLiquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning supportThe 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armywormFall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youthYouth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfter year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infantsNorthland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuriesSandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekendThis weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms heartsFriday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in supportFar North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until springAfte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.27 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandStill no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20mCosts of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compoNew snippets from the Far North.26 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuNorthland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government pushTwo of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be best place to see Matariki stars this weekMatariki star system visible from Far North this week26 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandBig slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTANew large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.26 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandLooking forward: Northlanders relieved Brynderwyns open after four long monthsState Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns is finally open tonight after four months of detours.26 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandIPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fallInvestigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.25 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandBridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeksWhangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.25 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandKaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limitsNews snippets from the Far North24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global successDebut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cutNorthland businesses want compensation.24 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandBig Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteersVolunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week24 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandTop Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competitionJayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.23 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSocial media driving fights and bullying, principals sayAccording to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai schoolTheir presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.23 Jun 12:58 AM
