New ZealandLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandBetter health outcomes: Far North residents set to benefit from new medical and health servicesKerikeri is set to get a new medical hub with expanded health services.06 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandSlow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thiefThe not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.05 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandBumper kūmara crop relief for Kaipara growersAbout 95 per cent of New Zealand’s kūmara is grown in the Kaipara region.05 May 08:34 PM
New Zealand'People need to be more open minded': Deaf Northlander's challenge for NZ Sign Language WeekDeaf Northland Alana Best believes people are too timid to try sign language.05 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Definitely tough out there': Cost of living '100 per cent' impacting Northland businessesNorthland companies call in administrators as the cost of living crisis drags on.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by familyThe body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.05 May 03:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babiesThe human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.05 May 02:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I can feel him around me': Family of student killed in Abbey Caves tragedy on their heartbreak“I remember saying to him, ‘Don’t worry Tino, if it’s no good ... they won’t let you go."03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermenOperation continues on Friday to find men, who recently moved to New Zealand from India.03 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandNorthland mental health nurse takes on 10 hour ocean swim to help charityKristy Fisher says the 22km swim is a step out of her comfort zone.02 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into a tree, one dead in Whangārei overnightEmergency services responded around 12.45am.02 May 08:23 PM
New ZealandSay cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophyBelle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.02 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson saysThe men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.02 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandTeens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."02 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandTikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victimEmergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.01 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for fishermen missing in Whangārei HeadsTwo fishermen have gone missing in Taiharuru, search efforts underway.01 May 08:40 PM
KahuFormer Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls heldFormer councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.01 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandJune opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sewNews snippets from the Far North.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders rally for Brynderwyns bypass after latest slipA Brynderwyn bypass needs to be the biggest roading priority in the nation, mayor says.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandGroundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious awardKerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.01 May 06:00 AM
Crime'A self-destructive cycle': Jealousy and meth blamed for man's violenceHe subjected his partner to a series of violent acts, including strangulation.01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandDolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson saysWatson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandUS space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought riskUS space agency helps research into Far North drought risk01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFast-track consenting gives Northport another door to expansionNorthport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businessesMotorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.30 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandRegion's driving culture needs to change drastically, say policeNorthland's road toll this year equates to more than one death a week.30 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandIt’s ‘dirty work’ but someone has to do itIndian Ink return to New Zealand stages for Dirty Work.29 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandPolice continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga manA fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.29 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandA growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plantConservation group's aim to up community efforts in the ongoing war against moth plant.29 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandViews of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategyA Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.29 Apr 05:00 PM