New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandKaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to manyNew social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robberyPolice say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle. 01 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip clearedThe road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.01 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meetNews snippets from the Far North30 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhangaroa RSA centenary celebratedA new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy dieselTainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it 29 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandFar North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three daysThree storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.29 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stakeNews snippets from the Far North.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s careKauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury preventionSilver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plantCash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Iwi collective co-chair, new Metalfest act and waka ama natsNews snippets from the Far North23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space. 23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the districtPlenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare finalFundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win22 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandNorthland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruitsNine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North22 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the DisabledRiding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: Bay sports hub to open and Pink Breakfast hostedNews snippets from the Far North.21 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandGroundbreaking Te Hiku programme puts 13 new teachers into Far North Far North man Takawai McMath swaps building for teaching on Te Hiku programme21 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshopFive-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.21 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from KaitāiaHīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPortable building theft leaves man without emergency housingBusiness owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal legend Dot Sowry turns 103 in Far North rest homeBay of Islands resident Dot Sowry celebrating 103rd birthday in style16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - water limits remain, disabled survey and accused in courtNews snippets from the Far North.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKodi Chamberlin wins Bay of Islands/Far North building apprentice compKerikeri apprentice takes out Far North building challenge16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHighway delays over holidays as roadworks continue Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period 16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetlandCouncil and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland16 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play areaNews snippets from the Far North.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalistsFive Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award14 Apr 06:00 PM