New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for eastern Northland as front moves inA heavy rain watch is in place from 6am to 4pm on Wednesday.23 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ defends Dargaville overhaul, says hospital not under threatDargaville residents rallying to save hospital don't understand changes, says Health NZ.22 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot can happen in five minutes': Assaults on frontline staff rising across NorthlandAmbulance worker’s gun threat sparks call for tougher protection laws.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re not going to burn in here': One-armed grandfather rescues family from house fire19 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWorker critically ill after medical event inside fuel tank at Marsden Point19 Jun 02:09 AM
Business'My strength is not mine alone but the strength of many' - Ngarimu Blair on new role15 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'You just didn’t see it': Driver says she's lucky to be alive after hitting cowJenny King of Dargaville struck a black cow on Baylys Coast Rd just after 7pm on Sunday.10 Jun 07:05 PM
New Zealand'He had a lot more to offer': Sisters mourn Dargaville's Pūhā PetePita (Peter) Mako, 58, died after being hit by a car on State Highway 12.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after state highway crash near WhangāreiOne victim died at the scene and the other died a short time later.09 Jun 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Hard to believe': Quarry owner loses $4.2m council payout after Supreme Court rulingWhangārei District Council wins legal challenge in two-decade quarry dispute.08 Jun 07:02 AM
New Zealand'We must be realistic': Council halves rates rise to ease cost of living pressureDebt will be used to pay for some roading costs, the mayor says.04 Jun 11:06 PM
New ZealandMan dies after being hit by car in Dargaville in early hours, part of SH12 closedThe serious crash happened just after 1am.03 Jun 06:43 PM
New Zealand'Deep shock': Family mourn respected kuia as man faces murder chargeTārati Buckley, 76, was found dead at a Whirinaki property. 03 Jun 02:38 AM
New ZealandEnergy security shift: Kiwis turn to EVs, solar and generators as bills biteKerikeri power prices sit about 20% above the national average.29 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Our family’s safe': Child runs for help as family home goes up in flames Twelve-year-old Te Rehutai-Moana Davis attempted to fight the fire. 24 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandConservation dog and handler winched to safety after island fall Rodent detector dog Ahu and DoC contractor Miriam Ritchie were rescued on April 30.21 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMeth just a message away: How social media is reshaping the illegal drug marketBuying meth via social media has jumped from 9% in 2020 to 21% last year.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for National's ban on good character discounts for sexual offenders'Good character is a mechanism of harm': a victims' advocate wants the law adopted now.21 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMother wants answers after group attack son outside schoolPrincipal Alec Solomon says the behaviour displayed was 'abhorrent'.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe death at rural block with history of suspicious house firePolice say a scene and post-mortem examination are underway.18 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom bullied teen to pin-up queen: Dargaville mum chases vintage dreamsThe 33-year-old mum will be the only Northland pin-up on the Christchurch stage.16 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'They’re not having the whole farm': Northland Expressway fears for Waipu familiesNZTA has contacted 489 landowners and confirmed needs for 75 properties so far.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It just makes me cry': Northland housing need dwarfs new state buildsMore than 1000 families need state homes but Kāinga Ora sold 40 and is building just 165.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeaten in broad daylight: 74yo man coward-punched outside fish and chip shopThe Whangārei man has spoken about his ordeal that left him with a brain bleed.12 May 07:07 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: He once struggled to read — now he’s the first in his family to go to universityWhangārei teen Oliver Ball has earned a $28,000 First Foundation scholarship for Waikato.10 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland home values are climbing — but still off peak amid global uncertaintyNorthland is back on the ladder — but not at the top yet, says an industry expert.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhen ‘failure’ is a win: Couple’s storm-hit kayak mission still inspires othersTheir 'Slow Paddle' raised just over $4500 for Lifeline and Sustainable Coastlines.09 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worriedPolice seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable conditionA man died at the scene, while another rider is in a stable condition in hospital.06 May 10:01 PM
