PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attraction02 Aug 10:00 PM
CrimeMachete-wielding youth allegedly threatens staff at convenience storeThe youths allegedly carried out the theft using two stolen vehicles.23 Jul 02:59 AM
CrimeCaregivers charged nearly 10 years after Kaikohe 4yo's mysterious deathAlestra Kepa-Hati died in 2015 while in Erana and Walter Beneditos' care in Kaikohe.18 Jul 12:24 AM
LifestyleOn The Up: Teen nails turning backyard studio into a thriving businessThirteen-year-old Shaniah Sunnex-Gray runs a nail art studio in Kaikohe.15 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortageKāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt 11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needsBeds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.05 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeKaikohe woman charged with neglect in toddler's death casePolice arrested a 31-year-old woman.26 Jun 07:32 AM
Crime'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandNot-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's deathThe accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.10 Jun 11:52 PM
Crime73-year-old man charged with Northland murder Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.10 Jun 12:54 AM
New Zealand'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddlerAt least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.02 Jun 01:54 AM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicideDaniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.27 May 05:29 AM
CrimeMan charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in KaikoheThe man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.25 May 02:26 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 ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns legend returns to face CanadaPortia Woodman-Wickliffe will start on the right wing in Saturday's match in Christchurch.14 May 10:22 PM
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 ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 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 ZealandCharities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'07 May 10:41 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