New ZealandTe Puna Wai Ora sports complex, in Awanui, has big plansNew managers and new look for Far North's Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continuesWhangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan BottingWatch12 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youthBlack Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.12 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLocals fear sand mining will turn pristine beaches into mudLocals fear dredging Bream Bay will damage beaches and marine life.11 Feb 08:59 PM
KahuKaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challengeMayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.11 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like living in a cemetery': Subdivision bid on sacred land heads to court againA 93-home subdivision on culturally sacred land is heading to the High Court.10 Feb 11:05 PM
New ZealandBrothers admit role in fatal attack that claimed young man’s life at service stationShayden Perkinson died trying to protect his cousin at an ATM in 2023.10 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - No arrests at Waitangi, seal work on SH10 and earthworks feedbackNews snippets from the Far North.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help outThe appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandFar North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance rideThe petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.10 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandNorthland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikesPlenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.09 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandPesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fieldsPesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.09 Feb 02:00 AM
Crime‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jarsFor years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: The brutal bar attack police didn't investigateBashed but where's the justice? Police launch fresh investigation into jug attack in bar.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum shocked at $1000 school uniform billWoman says she was horrified when handed the bill for her son's uniform this year.08 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandFBI enlists NZ police to investigate sexual abuse in secretive sectThe underground religious group is commonly known as the Two by Twos.07 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failuresMore than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.07 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandWhangārei’s famous castle for sale - but it won’t cost ‘millions and millions’The sprawling estate was a decades-long labour love for Stuart and Nanette Cains.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's Minecraft project brings Northland cities to lifeWhangārei is now on Minecraft as part of a global project.06 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandCyclist dies after crash in Helena Bay, NorthlandThe road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.06 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issuesDespite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crewA cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.05 Feb 11:42 PM
New Zealand15-year-old leads historic hīkoi to forefront of Waitangi eventsKaririkura Taipari, 15, says young people leading the hīkoi is helping pave the future way05 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy buildingKaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from the Far NorthNews briefs from the Far North - edible gardens, highway work and faulty lifejackets05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand137th Kaitāia A&P Show going ahead this monthFar North country life on display at 137th Kaitāia A&P Show05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorNCEA standards: Are schools teaching to the test?OPINION: NCEA's common assessments should reflect true literacy and maths skills.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Stop, you’re gonna kill him’: Assault leaves man with skull fracture, brain bleedJudge Tomlinson said the assault had 'homicide written all over it'.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandToitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-KingiThe Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.05 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politicsThey engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.05 Feb 02:50 AM
