A raft of new ‘bread and butter’ payments for the most needy from the Government on April 1 include an extra $66.86 a fortnight for single superannuitants and $102.84 for couples, Whangārei MP Emily...

The fire near Cape Reinga burnt through 400 hectares and although it is now contained there are still hot spots. Photo: Supplied People in the Far North are urged to be vigilant over the...

Kamo businesses are reeling after witnessing an assault on a police officer who was trying to stop a planned fight among Whangārei schools. Whangārei’s Acting Area Commander, Inspector Mohammed Atiq, said police were “aware...

Long-serving Refining NZ contractor and kaumātua Napo Henare died after a long battle with cancer. A much-loved contractor and kaumātua at Refining NZ and later at Channel Infrastructure has succumbed to his long battle...

The Te Mai PostShop was robbed by an offender with a weapon on Tuesday, police said. Post Shop robbed Post Shop Te Mai West was robbed around midday yesterday. A police spokesperson said it...

A wildfire that came within 1.5km of Cape Reinga lighthouse is now officially under control, a week after the blaze started. On Tuesday evening, firefighters would hand management of the site back to Ngāti...

The offender put the victim in a complex MMA hold and elbowed him in the face and head. Photo / 123rf A man who knocked a stranger to the ground three times before putting...

The main highway to Kaitāia will be closed for at least another year as workers clear 15 major slips in the Mangamuka Gorge. The ongoing closure of State Highway 1 means losses for businesses,...

Pohe Island Adventure playground is closed until Easter for minor renovations. Photo / Tania Whyte Pohe Island Aventure Playground opened in December last year, and just months prior to opening, borer was found in...