PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debtThe closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUpper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missingA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer25 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandHospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ saysDargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.24 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandRainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beachesLifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing 83-year-old swimmer scaled backA two-week rāhui has been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.24 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
New Zealand'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World listNorthland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.24 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Great isites, Mooney talk, college prizegivings and speedway backNews snippets from the Far North.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Hospital performing life-changing cataract surgeryCataract surgery now carried out at Kaitāia Hospital23 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuFar North iwi Ngāti Kuri's indigenous knowledge on kuaka/godwit heard at world-first Chinese forumNgāti Kuri at groundbreaking indigenous godwit - kuaka - conference in China23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroup ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland islandDog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of 83-year-old missing swimmerThe 83-year-old man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.23 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandNorthland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destructionNorthland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.22 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading workNative frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into fire at Whangārei laundromat and dry cleaning business completedSmoke caused by the fire spread through Raumanga and Maunu.22 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing 83-year old Whangārei swimmer to resumeThe man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.22 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandKerikeri's Edmonds Ruins planted with historic fruit trees ahead of open dayOrchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.21 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandTreaty & Me lectures open doors for honest discussionsFree public lecture series to engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.21 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandTe Hiku Education Trust honours Kaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David HarrisonKaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David Harrison honoured21 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North: North chess champs, missing child found and Boogie Circus comingNews snippets from the Far North.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked outDoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrouble in paradise: Beach's disintegrating cliff highlights region's coastal erosion issuesCrumbling cliff threatens luxury properties21 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandYoung Northland surfers ride wave of success at national compThree individual wins had the team take bronze in the annual school surf competition.20 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working weekNorthland businesses have implemented four-day working weeks - here's how it's helped.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlersNorthlanders are fighting back against the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.20 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandCommunity stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwiThere's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I was freaking out': Daughter furious elderly mum had to drive to Northland after flight cancelledLise Strathdee is furious after her mum's flight was cancelled and she drove to Kerikeri.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie boom: 400 vessels expected to descend on Northland during summerThis year there will be about 250 boats in Whangārei Harbour.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed'This is hard stuff for any person to hear,' Judge Greg Davis on the events at Abbey Caves18 Oct 02:20 AM
KahuFar North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing TitlesThe comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDriver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pmAnother blew triple the limit at 9am.17 Oct 01:42 AM
New Zealand'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
New ZealandFar North, the drama on 90 Mile Beach meth bust, up for 7 NZ Television AwardsDrama series on massive Ninety Mile drug up for seven NZ TV awards16 Oct 04:00 PM
