The vehicle of interest was described as being similar to an early 2000s Nissan March.

Silver hatchback sought in Dargaville homicide inquiry

Police are seeking sightings of a small silver hatchback seen near Garry Hazelton's home before his death on October 7.

11:02am

A 'Kiwi Zone' sign by the road leading to isolated Wharengaere Bay.

Northland woman pleads guilty after dog kills four kiwi

It is Rose Paraha's second conviction for owning a dog that killed wildlife - in 2019, she pleaded guilty to owning a dog that caused the deaths of six kiwi.

Sun, Oct 18

Kokako Rescue crew took the men and two jet skis back to Mangawhai.

Four jetskiers rescued off Mangawhai coast

Coastguard Mangawhai said it received reports of four jet skiers "in water and in trouble" on Friday at around 6.20pm.

Sat, Oct 17

A 70km/h sign.

Speed limits lowered on Northland highways a year after being raised

NZ Transport Agency said it had responded to community requests for safer speeds on several stretches of highway – some of which had only been increased last year.

Tue, Oct 13

Whananaki North's Brian Meadows stands on road reserve with his home in the background that's also on this land classification stands at 1 Whananaki Wharf Road.

Reprieve for Whananaki bach owner as eviction notice put on hold

Three generations have called this Whananaki bach home. Now, days before eviction, a last-minute intervention has given its longtime occupant a temporary reprieve.

Tue, Oct 13

Marsden Bay Residents Association members on the edge of Whangārei Harbour's ecologically important Blacksmiths Creek want the proposed drydock shifted about 2km east.

Residents want fast-tracked $500m Northland drydock moved

Among concerns are the impact of hull blasting – with potentially hazardous materials from ship coatings, including asbestos in older vessels – as well as paints containing lead, copper and zinc.

Tue, Oct 6

The newly-reopened Russell Road at Helena Bay Hill.

Cost of fixing storm-damaged Whangārei roads soars to more than $23m

A report prepared for Whangārei District Council said the initial estimate for repairing storm-damaged roads was $16.5m.

Sun, Oct 4

Waihue Susan Epiha, 35, and seven-month-old Huhana Te Waiora Goodwin-Epiha

Mum, 7-month-old named as those killed in 'so sad' Far North crash

The pair died after the two-vehicle crash in Peria.

Thu, Oct 1

September 2026
Shannon-Leigh Litt ran 51km everyday for two years and nine months.

Whangārei woman completes 1000 consecutive ultra-marathons

Criminal defence lawyer Shannon-Leigh Litt ran 51km everyday for two years and nine months, through nine different countries and extreme weather events.

Mon, Sep 28

Counties Manukau have caused a major upset, claiming the Ranfurly Shield from Northland with a 22-19 win in Whangārei.

Late penalty sees Counties stun Northland, win Ranfurly Shield

It is the second time the Steelers have now held the Log o' Wood in their history.

Sat, Sep 26

Northland council leaders have signalled they are still committed to the amalgamation process

Northland councils stand by amalgamation plans despite Govt pause

The region's efforts towards the biggest overhaul of local government in almost four decades have been left in limbo since the Govt announced it needed more time to consider merger proposals.

Sat, Sep 26

The pump price squeeze is hitting Nelson hardest, with 91 jumping 46c a litre in just over three weeks.

The region where petrol prices are rising faster than anywhere else

One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.

Fri, Sep 25

Cottage Court, Kaikohe.

Four charged over violent Kaikohe burglary that left man, dog injured

Detective Sergeant Bart Graham said the "violent, senseless offending" occurred at a residential address on Cottage Court earlier this month.

Wed, Sep 23

Reduced Northland farm production is among the economic impacts potentially likely as El Niño conditions intensify

Strengthening El Niño starting to be felt across Northland

El Niño conditions strengthened considerably during August and have shown the strongest warming trend on record, with impacts on Northland's weather patterns already emerging.

Fri, Sep 18

Public toilets with missing copper pipes after being targeted by thieves overnight. (Source: Far North District Council)

Public toilets closed after being stripped by copper thieves

The pipes were stolen from toilets in two popular coastal areas in Northland.

Thu, Sep 17

Waipu resident Ross Boyd says drivers often ignore the yellow lines indicating a compulsory stop at the intersection's South Rd and Nova Scotia Dr. (Source: Susan Botting / LDR)

'Kamikaze corner' in Northland could become $1m roundabout

Petition organiser Ross Boyd described the proposed roundabout as "one ring to rule them all".

Wed, Sep 16

Man charged after blaze at café next to NZ's oldest building

Man charged after blaze at café next to NZ's oldest building

Emergency services were called to a report of fire at a café on Kerikeri Rd, next to the historic Stone Store and Pioneer House, on September 4.

Thu, Sep 10

Officers involved in the incident were justified in punching the man while he choked a police dog during his arrest in May, 2025. (File image).

Officers justified in punching man who was choking police dog during arrest

The IPCA has ruled officers were justified in their use of force on the man during his arrest in Northland's Kaikohe in 2025.

Thu, Sep 10

Government invests $8 million in Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Government invests $8 million in Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The funds would come from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support the continued operation and preservation of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Thu, Sep 10

Police examine a property after a woman died in an attack involving three dogs in Kaihū, Northland.

Manslaughter charge laid after dog attack killed Northland woman

Police today charged a 43-year-old man from Kaihū, who owned the dogs, after arresting him in central Auckland earlier in the day.

Wed, Sep 9

Kaipara residents are being reminded to pick up their dog's poo when they're out and about. (Source: NZME)

Kaipara dog owners: 'If your dog does the poop, you do the scoop'

Concerns raised about dog owners bagging waste but then leaving it behind – including behind bushes.

Wed, Sep 9

The Auckland District Court found the case against the woman was proven, but she was deemed not criminally responsible.

Child in suitcase on bus: Woman found not criminally responsible

The 28-year-old woman placed the child in a suitcase stowed in the luggage compartment of a bus travelling from Whangārei to Auckland.

Tue, Sep 8

Winter landscape. Dry grass in frost in the morning sun.

New Zealand records third warmest winter on record

Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.

Fri, Sep 4

Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.

One of strongest El Niños on record to drive warm, windy spring for NZ

Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.

Wed, Sep 2

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries via Facebook

'Concerning': Northland fishing patrols record 100% non-compliance rate

MPI officers carried out three patrols in the Whananaki area over a five-day period, with every person inspected found to be breaching fishing rules.

Tue, Sep 1