New ZealandRat trap thefts put island wildlife at riskRat traps were stolen from Motumaire and Motuarahi islands, just north of Paihia wharf.09 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeA third of motorists not wearing seatbeltsNine hundred tickets over four days, including 327 for not wearing seatbelts.09 Apr 06:00 PM
EnvironmentMotukawanui Island among top global conservation hopesNorthland island been listed alongside the Galapagos Islands in conservation importance.08 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFascinating find: Scientist finds link to ancient home of MāoriScoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.05 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandMore PGF money for Northland with another $21m announcedWater storage works worth $18.5 million to unlock potential land use in the Mid North.05 Apr 12:00 AM
TourismNorth Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky statusOfficial dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Desperate roadside attempt to save babiesMotorist stopped to check on crash victims in Northland and administer CPR.03 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessMānuka honey rules 'crippling' Northland industrySome honey can't be sold as mānuka even though the bees are fed exclusively on it.02 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentIsland restoration project takes out top green awardProject Island Song won the top award in the inaugural Far North Go Green Awards.01 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching' ram-raid at Paihia surf storeUp to $10,000 worth of watches were stolen in third ram raid in Northland since Friday.01 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPublic 'shut out' of access to Bay of Islands coastMore than 2500 signatures back call for road access to Taronui Bay, near Kerikeri.31 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMum, toddler killed in head-on crash: Other car drove offTeenager faces charges after mother and child die on Northland road at weekend.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIn Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journeyBefore Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.30 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessRam raiders smash way into two businessesTwo early morning ram raids 28 minutes apart, first at Tikipunga and then at Parua Bay.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Security after the mosque attacksVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandDriver critically injured in head-on smash near KawakawaCrash occurred at 12.20am just north of Kawakawa's Three Bridges.27 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandPolice roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacksPolice officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.27 Mar 09:00 PM
Freight and logisticsGovt to weigh up reopening Northland rail lineBusiness case for re-opening Northland rail, plus new spur to Northport, just weeks away27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to arson after Purerua explosionLawyer says his client set off the explosion but didn't expect it to start a fire.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMāori Battalion veteran dies aged 91Selwyn Clarke, last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion's A Company, will be buried on Friday27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland Muslims throw open doors to publicPublic open day organised by Northland Muslims this weekend26 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleWeight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs''We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'25 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandBromeliad bandits take Valerie's peace of mindMany dozens of plants taken in raid which has unsettled keen gardener Valerie Churchouse.25 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with tractorCrash occurred at junction of SH10 and Taratara Rd, north of Kāeo.25 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandBrother killed in mosque attack: 'I thought he was joking'Older sister in Whangārei will miss her brother's phone calls and visits25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warningAnother Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning.25 Mar 05:00 AM
KahuRace Unity Speech Awards topic 'couldn't be more relevant'Northland regional heat is next month; Christchurch attacks likely to feature in speeches.23 Mar 11:00 PM
Freight and logisticsStan Semenoff Logging to continue trucking until court case heardInterim relief means Stan Semenoff Logging can continue to operate.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandBig Read: A gun club burns in a nation on edgeDavid Fisher investigates a gun club fire and finds a nation on edge.21 Mar 07:09 AM
New ZealandKaitaia woman accused of defrauding disabled charity waits to learn fateKaitaia woman accused of defrauding disabled charity waits to learn fate21 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandSuppression continued for man accused of murdering baby in KaitaiaKaitaia man accused of murdering baby remanded in custody20 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandAs a volunteer firefighter, he battled arsons. The truth: he was lighting themFirefighter jailed for four years and seven months after admitting 10 arson charges.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBackpacker's 'amazing' car stolen from Paihia hostel, torchedTraveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandGiant swamp kauri log unearthed at NgāwhāThe 60 tonne log - which is up to 50,000 years old - will be gifted to Ngāwhā Marae today.19 Mar 10:00 PM
