New ZealandPet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery of mum found dead on beach still unexplainedPolice still hope someone will shed light on what happened before Dargaville woman found.12 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandCamellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in WhangāreiWhangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.11 Aug 07:48 PM
New ZealandCan you still bag a bargain at op shops?Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'09 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-LauakiAn investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.08 Aug 04:40 AM
New Zealand‘I didn’t hurt my wife’: Husband denies ‘rumours’ at wake for mum found dead on beach"Because I’m Black Power, they instantly think, ‘Oh, he’s done that'."07 Aug 05:55 AM
New Zealand'I want answers': Family of mum found dead on beach desperate for information on eve of tangiPolice believed to be looking for man seen with Jo Sione-Lauaki in lead-up to her death.06 Aug 07:33 AM
New Zealand'It's like she just disappeared': Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki say police suspect foul playPolice have asked for sightings of a Mitsubishi Outlander near Omamari Beach.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of Dargaville mum's car amid death investigationA black Mitsubishi Outlander found in the car park at Omamari Beach is now the focus.04 Aug 07:48 PM
New ZealandFamily still in dark over mum's mystery deathGrieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.04 Aug 05:17 AM
New Zealand‘Help’: Husband believes ‘someone else was involved’ after wife’s final text before unexplained death"She sent me a text that said, ‘Help’", Jared Sione-Lauaki says of wife Jo's final message03 Aug 09:01 AM
New Zealand‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes holdPatients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZNorthland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."01 Aug 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."30 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsMinister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortagesTwo small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.30 Jul 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowing mistrust in law enforcement amidst long police wait times in NorthlandPublic losing confidence in police after long wait times spanning more than an hour.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climbFour drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandFar North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warnsStaff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.28 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatmentDoctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders take to latest housing trend - the catioA catio is a dedicated safe space for your cat.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders flock to be part of record-high bird countAnnual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.25 Jul 09:04 PM
New Zealand'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shakenThe dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.25 Jul 08:26 PM
New ZealandEgg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird fluExperts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCaught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviarA discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminiumThe aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne year on, police urge family to come forward over sudden death of baby girlPolice are frustrated at lack of co-operation from those present when Kween Thompson died.13 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandNew patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in WhangāreiThe role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?Hundreds of complaints around Kaipara follow Whangārei Heads Rd report.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crash investigator retires after 43 yearsSport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.07 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandCircus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilitiesThe community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.05 Jul 05:00 PM