New Zealand'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed familyNo warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.22 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandFundraiser started for young family who 'lost everything' in house fire'Fortunately, they are all safe, but they are all shaken from this traumatic incident.'22 Feb 10:30 PM
CrimeTeen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.22 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandLate cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founderThe former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital22 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandMum grabs kids and runs as fire breaks out in kitchenA young couple have lost everything after their Whangārei home caught fire.21 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandMangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept abilityFinding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.21 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandOutlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChance for youth to shine at Far North’s Got Talent competitionBest of youth talent to take part in Far North’s Got Talent contest.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan beaten with bats and bars after trying to stop assaultPolice are appealing for the public's help as they investigate the 'cowardly' attacks.21 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandFar North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry teamCovid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.20 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family manEmmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.20 Feb 11:00 PM
CrimeTeen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he diedJak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art eventThe Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roadsPolice are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.20 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandUni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'19 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandThings are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get toughA new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.19 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashesNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from SaturdayLong-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closureHope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.19 Feb 01:22 AM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new ministerFace-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.18 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar powerThe Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.18 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandStation Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in WhangāreiThe road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.18 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalisedNews snippets from Northland.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a timeThe visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.18 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandCrash near Mangōnui, Far North now clearedEmergency services are attending the crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North.17 Feb 11:16 PM
New Zealand'He died in my arms' - Dad thankful to daughter and strangers who saved his lifeA moment of chivalry nearly cost Northland father Vaughan Collier his life.17 Feb 01:02 AM
KahuMāori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titlesThe hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Break those barriers down': More legal clinics coming to WhangāreiNearly a year since the clinics first launched, more are on the way.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stressBusinesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe long road to recovery: Random attack turned family's world upside downCouple thank the community for their 'unreal' support.16 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeSon who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theftThe building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.16 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandForget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedicationSome dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.16 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditchThe man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.15 Feb 09:41 PM
