PremiumPremiumCrimeRehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of AppealMeth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee sheltersThe Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.17 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNorthland's Karen Te Ruki-Pasene to fight Australian boxer for Australasian titleAustralasian title bout for Northland boxer Karen Te Ruki-Pasene.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jailThere came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.17 Mar 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limitsA busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeTribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in KaikoheEleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.16 Mar 03:27 AM
Crime'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacksLow-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings15 Mar 10:21 PM
CrimeJudge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too softKaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge15 Mar 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBasketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US successNorthlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.15 Mar 05:43 AM
EmploymentCrown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect childrenCourt refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest15 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandDriver who did burnouts at a north Auckland marae apologisesVideos of the incident have been circulating widely on social media.15 Mar 01:48 AM
CrimeMan jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal barWhangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper14 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandNeighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditchedThe Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They've desecrated that area': Driver caught doing burnouts on marae groundsThe incident has been reported to the police.13 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandWhangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managersQuinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.11 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-employee besotted with former boss: Why a judge ordered supervisionWoman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.11 Mar 06:03 AM
New ZealandFree parking sweetener to entice people into Whangārei CBDCost to ratepayers offset by benefits to retailers, council agrees.10 Mar 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupKamo High and Ahipara School start pilot to get people fit and healthyKamo Kid part of the launch of rugby pilot ahead of Women's RWC.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaipū volunteer lifeguards and firefighters save man dying on the roadsideThe man suddenly collapsed while travelling in the car with his wife along Cove Rd, Waipū.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNorthland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-winThe students built a sandpit for kohanga reo kids.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpackNorthland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reformAuckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes08 Mar 12:00 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be chargedWhy the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.08 Mar 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland police youth worker's journey from troubled teen to award winnerA Charles St childhood has led one woman to change the lives of Northland's youth.07 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeAlleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trialWhangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail06 Mar 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs spat on and sworn at as healthcare pressures mountLong working hours, staff shortages and financial restrictions puts GPs under the pump.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool bus operators try to steer through driver shortagesSchool transport operators are upset with the lack of financial support against Omicron.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt can't take action against Russian oligarch with luxury lodge - yetNZ does not have the ability of other countries to freeze assets.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWork starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and MoerewaWork on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Tikipunga after reports of gunman fleeing supermarket carparkPolice Eagle helicopter joins search for alleged gunman in Tikipunga.03 Mar 07:57 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFamily, beaches, and kina - a returning Northlander's bucket list as border reopensBou Hauraki, 31, has been looking forward to his flight home from Melbourne for years.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby'Mr Kaitāia Rugby' passes away a week after receiving life member awardClub fans and officials plan a fitting tribute for tireless club devotee Barry Murray.02 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandPoisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man diesNorthland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.01 Mar 10:05 PM
