New ZealandNorthland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heatMetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.01 Apr 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Transformative’: $41.5m loan expected to help future-proof water supply$17.5m will be used for a 22km pipeline linking Dargaville to the Te Waihekeora Reservoir.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandNew home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book SaleA new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas. 26 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unityOver 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summerCoroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.23 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journeyCliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandDogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attackedThe woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Theatre’s role in bicultural debate ignored by NZ playwrightsJohn G. Davies: Perhaps our practitioners are afraid to be labelled.17 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull winElla Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.07 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month onMore than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 22-year-old man after a baby was hospitalised with serious head injuriesPolice said the baby was now recovering well.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in parkOnerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park. 02 Mar 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne MahutaThe 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.01 Mar 11:59 PM
New Zealand‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charityA woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortexTina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonightThe Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.28 Feb 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underwayPolice are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.26 Feb 06:29 AM
