New ZealandEvidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damageRoad sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years awayNot guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.22 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandŌkaihau mums on a mission to reopen abandoned playcentrePlaycentre closed when the town had few kids. Now there are lots with nowhere to go.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlightFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.20 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critical after incident on SH12, KaikoheDriver swerved and crashed in attempt to avoid pedestrian, police say.20 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandPolice monitoring gang members travelling through Northland after tangi in South AucklandGang convoy in Northland monitored by police after earlier tangi in South Auckland16 Jun 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyLegal stoush: Women’s premier rugby team kicked out of comp amid conduct breach claimsPremier women's team booted out of the competition for breaches of the code of conduct15 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuLeading Kaikohe women's rugby team unclear why they were booted out of compThe players affected are frustrated, upset and contemplating their future involvement.14 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Transformational’ business park opens, hundreds of jobs beckon KaikoheSo far the park includes 10ha berry farm, two training institutes, and an ‘innovation hub’14 Jun 12:53 AM
New ZealandLinda Woods' whānau's powerful message to alleged killer's familyThe whānau acknowledge the family of the murder accused, saying Kaikohe is a 'small town'.11 Jun 07:58 PM
New Zealand‘So much to be hopeful for’: Why Kaikohe’s future looks better now than for decades pastSocial housing, indoor sports centre, hundreds of jobs on the horizon for struggling town.09 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuKerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual townAgreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda WoodsJudge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.06 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandMan to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangiThe man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe homicide: Linda Woods to be farewelled tomorrowThe Kaikohe community will soon farewell Linda Woods who was killed in a home invasion.06 Jun 01:17 AM
New ZealandPolice reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicideFar North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".05 Jun 01:39 AM
New ZealandFar North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service MedalVenus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's serviceThe life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe homicide: Police believe attack was 'sexually motivated'Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion.04 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandManhunt: Police seek intruder who fled barefoot after elderly woman's deathFar North Mayor Moko Tepania, who lives nearby, describes incident as "incredibly tragic".02 Jun 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane JonesPolice are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.01 Jun 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhoodFar North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.01 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandAnimals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issuesAll animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.01 Jun 12:38 AM
KahuTe Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opensNew mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homelessHousing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArson suspected as home destroyed near KaikoheOwners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.30 May 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompany found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunesSand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.24 May 01:54 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a liftNorthlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.23 May 12:59 AM
New ZealandRoyal Navy sailors return to Ngāwhā after 180 yearsGroup from HMS Spey first to visit graves of British dead from 1845 battle of Ōhaeawai.19 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandPro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to NorthlandMichel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be cleanHearings into renewal of Kohukohu, Ōpononi treatment plant consents to last all this week.15 May 10:10 PM
