New Zealand'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alightPhone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.01 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandSummer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth itThe work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash probe slammed after police case against tourist driver collapsesNew inquiry into police investigation highlights slew of failures in double-fatal crash.29 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandDate set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deathsMembers of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.29 Sep 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competitionA labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.28 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandMotorists outraged by expensive Whangārei petrol pricesResidents are demanding answers about why they are paying the highest prices in NZ.28 Sep 03:42 AM
CrimeMen in court following crash deaths of teensAn 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.28 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandLong trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under wayWhat led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.27 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policiesThe Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstepUsually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Willfully ignorant': Unlawful cabin rental costs landlord thousandsThe cabin had unconsented work done to it, a poor septic system and electrical issues.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leaderGone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating showNorthland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.27 Sep 04:48 AM
CrimePreventive detention lifted for violent offender with 70 convictionsThe serial abuser was jailed for a brutal attack on his former partner.27 Sep 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.26 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'She was at your mercy and you showed none': Bridget Simmonds' killer jailedPou sentenced again after retrial: Victim's deceased mum's statement played in court.26 Sep 12:56 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu HohepaHohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.25 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandNo major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awardsTen Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kgA Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with NorthlandersThe Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland’s tropical oasis a labour of lovePeople travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidaysCircus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBy then he was too sick: Man waiting for cancer treatment dies on day of oncologist appointmentDiagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.22 Sep 05:00 PM
