New ZealandPups rescued from rubbish fateA couple of boxer-cross puppies have been plucked from a certain death at Northland dump where they'd been abandoned in a black rubbish bag.27 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandFirst date leads to shellfish banA romantic first date along a Russell beach has sparked a toxic seafood alert that has seen a ban on collecting shellfish from the entire Bay of Islands.27 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandBeachfront blaze no longer threat to homesSome of the blaze is now contained and houses don't need to be evacuated.27 Jan 10:20 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Times to avoid roadsWith two consecutive long weekends approaching for some Kiwis, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging travellers to plan their journeys.26 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandCouncil warns of sales of untreated waterA Northland council is warning residents to be weary of the water they buy to replenish rainwater tanks as they believe their supplies may be being siphoned and sold untreated.25 Jan 09:52 AM
New ZealandMeth trial: Real estate agent breaks downAn estate agent facing meth and perjury charges broke down in tears while adamantly denying she bought or used drugs.25 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandArrest warrant issued for Tasman yachtieAlan Langdon, who is accused of taking his 6-year-old daughter to Australia, didn't turn up to court.24 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandThree people rescued as boat hits rocksThree saved as boat hit rocks and starts taking on water in the Bay of Islands.23 Jan 04:20 PM
New ZealandEstate agent charged with dealing methPaihia woman 'vehemently denies' using coded real-estate terms to organise buying P from drugs kingpin.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCat overboard in nature sanctuaryA pussy could be on the loose in a Northland nature sanctuary.22 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandFirefighters 'drinking' before critical auditA firefighter appeared drunk and others could not demonstrate basic critical skills during an audit, an official report says.19 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandNorth to get a burst of rain and thunderAuckland and Northland are about to get much-needed rain with a line of thunderstorms off the coast of the North Island.18 Jan 08:36 PM
KahuKingi Ihaka has come home to Te KaoKingi Ihaka, who died in Auckland on Tuesday morning, has returned to Te Kao, where he was born in 1942. He is remembered as a distinguished 18 Jan 08:03 PM
New ZealandRachel leaves jandals on famous Kaeo fenceSupermodel Rachel Hunter might not have left her heart in Kaeo when she visited the Far North town recently - but she did leave her 11 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandPhotography winner a toot in the bathDelightful moment captured on film, winning mum a brand new camera.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban across Northland from tonightSUP080117NADFIRE3.JPGA number of suspicious or carelessly-lit fires, like this one at Pipiwai on Saturday has sparked a total fire 09 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandNorthland's Twin Coast Trail opensAfter many missed deadlines, the ribbon is cut on the route from Opua to the Hokianga.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighting pilot's fishy surpriseA fire fighting helicopter pilot had an unexpected passenger hitch a ride in his monsoon bucket on Monday.05 Jan 11:28 PM
KahuGrab your piece of natural New ZealandA rare undeveloped gem in the Hokianga where Polynesian settlers are first believed to have set foot on New Zealand soil is for sale in the Hokianga.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan killed after leaving family partyThe wife of a pedestrian killed in the Far North in the early hours of New Year's Day went to bed thinking he'd gone for a walk.03 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandTeens in police pursuit in Far NorthBy Kristin Edge Five teenagers in a stolen car, including a 14-year-old passenger, were involved in a pursuit lasting 45 minutes 03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopters battling blaze in Far NorthThe Far North blaze that called out three fire crews and two helicopters is now under control.03 Jan 07:21 AM
New ZealandTeen killed on New Year's Day namedThe pedestrian killed in the Far North in the early hours of New Year's Day has been named as Chloe Hope Hartigan. She was 17-years-old03 Jan 05:15 AM
New Zealand2016 road toll worst in six yearsBoth the holiday road toll and last year's entire toll are the worst they've been in years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews remain at Matai fireThe fire burning in Matai in the Far North is no longer a threat to people or their homes.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Far North blazeFive helicopters with monsoon buckets have been dispatched to the Far North in a bid to bring a large scrub fire under control.31 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll at 17The holiday road toll stands at 17, rising overnight with the deaths of two pedestrians in Northland.31 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandKiwis party in a bright New YearRevellers packed out bars and party-hot spots the length of the country last night to welcome in 2017. Fine weather in most of the 31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolcano ablaze, fires threaten homesNew Year's Eve fireworks are believed to have sparked a fire on Mt Wellington's volcanic cone - and in the Far North where buildings and campers were also under threat.31 Dec 09:33 AM
New ZealandNYE dune buggy crash in NorthlandNew Year's Eve has got off to a disastrous start to two people who were injured in a dune buggy crash in Northland this evening.31 Dec 07:26 AM
New ZealandParty time as 2017 starts with a bangA spectacular fireworks display off Auckland's Sky Tower and parties around the country herald the start of a new year.31 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandScrub fire at Peria in the Far NorthFire crews are rushing to a scrub fire at Peria, just south of Mangonui in the Far North.31 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandWater savings urged at PaihiaPaihia residents and visitors are urged to conserve water as a sharp increase in use strains the town's water supply. The summer 29 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandRubbish fire threatens ute, homeA fire that came within a metre of a ute and a few metres of a Kerikeri home was a blaze waiting to happen, the town's fire chief 29 Dec 08:20 PM
