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Angela Woods
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'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy
New Zealand

'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy

17 Apr 05:00 PM
Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei
New Zealand

Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei

12 Apr 12:06 AM

The shop has been robbed three times in just three months.

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'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
New Zealand

'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage

07 Apr 03:00 AM

Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.

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'A constant issue': Students' safety around school bus stops questioned
New Zealand

'A constant issue': Students' safety around school bus stops questioned

05 Apr 05:00 PM

The welfare of young pedestrians is one of many safety issues on Whangārei Heads Rd.

Northlanders running all night to fight cancer
New Zealand

Northlanders running all night to fight cancer

02 Apr 05:00 PM

The 468 people who participated ran, walked or danced through the all-night relay.

'Needless, mindless vandalism': Young teen girls smash 19 showroom cars
New Zealand

'Needless, mindless vandalism': Young teen girls smash 19 showroom cars

31 Mar 04:00 PM

'Their baby faces were looking back at me.'

Ngawha prisoner got outside unit before climbing on roof
New Zealand

Ngawha prisoner got outside unit before climbing on roof

31 Mar 04:00 PM

The prisoner was on a short-term transfer for a court appearance.

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Whangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaults
New Zealand

Whangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaults

27 Mar 04:00 PM

Police indicated the number of assaults - among other offences - is expected to fluctuate.

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Families turn to food parcels as incomes 'just far too low'
New Zealand

Families turn to food parcels as incomes 'just far too low'

24 Mar 04:00 PM

Children are no longer going hungry at school, however, due to a Government initiative.

Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings
New Zealand

Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings

23 Mar 04:00 PM

Roxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.

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Call for more police after CBD assaults rise
New Zealand

Call for more police after CBD assaults rise

21 Mar 04:00 PM

The number of assaults reported in Whangārei Central has risen in the last year.

One injured in youth fight in Whangārei
New Zealand

One injured in youth fight in Whangārei

16 Mar 04:00 PM

Police were called to the fight on Cross St on Tuesday.

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Operation Cobalt: Northland police searches lag behind other districts
New Zealand

Operation Cobalt: Northland police searches lag behind other districts

15 Mar 04:00 PM

The operation, designed to target gang activity, has still resulted in over 1000 charges.

Overnight burglary at Countdown, no arrests yet
New Zealand

Overnight burglary at Countdown, no arrests yet

15 Mar 01:07 AM

Inquiries are ongoing, a police spokesperson said.

'Poorly planned and executed': Police unjustified in using firearm, taser in busy car park
New Zealand

'Poorly planned and executed': Police unjustified in using firearm, taser in busy car park

13 Mar 10:31 PM

The arrest attempt was 'poorly planned and executed', the IPCA said.

Lotto shop robbed, reportedly by person with tomahawk
New Zealand

Lotto shop robbed, reportedly by person with tomahawk

10 Mar 02:28 AM

Social media users reported the offender had a tomahawk.

Whangārei courthouse a 'powder keg': lawyer calls for inquiry into assault
New Zealand

Whangārei courthouse a 'powder keg': lawyer calls for inquiry into assault

10 Mar 12:12 AM

Small spaces and blind spots in the building create security issues, one lawyer says.

Lawyers fear for their safety after 'shocking' court lift attack
New Zealand

Lawyers fear for their safety after 'shocking' court lift attack

09 Mar 11:30 PM

A 36-year-old travel agent is charged with injuring with intent to injure over the assault

Family lawyer in hospital after courthouse assault
New Zealand

Family lawyer in hospital after courthouse assault

09 Mar 01:59 AM

Police, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.

Trapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractor
New Zealand

Trapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractor

08 Mar 08:05 PM

The man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.

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Spike in youth crime in Whangārei, data shows
New Zealand

Spike in youth crime in Whangārei, data shows

07 Mar 04:00 PM

Youth crime has risen by 14 per cent in Whangārei over the last five years.

Far North police seize 16 guns, drugs and $50k in stolen property
New Zealand

Far North police seize 16 guns, drugs and $50k in stolen property

07 Mar 01:11 AM

Nine people arrested during searches face 57 charges between them.

Police investigating commercial burglary in Tikipunga
New Zealand

Police investigating commercial burglary in Tikipunga

06 Mar 09:27 PM

Despite social media reports of a ram raid, police confirmed this was not the case.

Man injured in Kensington house fire
New Zealand

Man injured in Kensington house fire

06 Mar 04:00 PM

A Northland man left cooking unattended and fallen asleep - sparking fire.

SH1 at Mangamukas not forgotten
New Zealand

SH1 at Mangamukas not forgotten

03 Mar 05:00 PM

Repairs are continuing "with urgency" despite issues with Brynderwyns, Hawke's Bay roads.

Accused referred to Youth Aid over assault that caused life-threatening injuries
New Zealand

Accused referred to Youth Aid over assault that caused life-threatening injuries

01 Mar 10:40 PM

The victim is still in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
New Zealand

'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial

01 Mar 08:33 PM

Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.

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'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police
New Zealand

'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police

01 Mar 04:00 PM

Recent crimes in South Hokianga have led locals to start a petition for more police.

Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation
New Zealand

Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation

28 Feb 01:28 AM

The police officer resigned after a complaint about behaviour towards a potential recruit.

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Lower wages but higher rent: Northlanders stung by price hikes
New Zealand

Lower wages but higher rent: Northlanders stung by price hikes

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Rents have risen more in Northland than in any other part of the country.

First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed
New Zealand

First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed

22 Feb 11:26 PM

There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.

Truck blocking SH1 detour now moving; Civil Defence responds to 'muppets' name calling
New Zealand

Truck blocking SH1 detour now moving; Civil Defence responds to 'muppets' name calling

22 Feb 02:50 AM

Traffic was disrupted again on the SH1 light vehicle detour.

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Lack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woes
New Zealand

Lack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woes

21 Feb 04:00 PM

Northland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.

Truck and trailer units banned from Cove Rd
New Zealand

Truck and trailer units banned from Cove Rd

20 Feb 04:00 PM

A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms

16 Feb 04:00 PM

Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.

Some state highways still closed after cyclone
New Zealand

Some state highways still closed after cyclone

15 Feb 04:43 AM

Detours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.

Whangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeks
New Zealand

Whangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeks

14 Feb 04:00 PM

The amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.

Cyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuate
New Zealand

Cyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuate

13 Feb 03:44 AM

Residents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.

Northland mayors defend timing of emergency declaration
New Zealand

Northland mayors defend timing of emergency declaration

12 Feb 10:19 PM

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.

Cyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sights
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sights

12 Feb 04:00 PM

Cyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.

Cyclone Gabrielle: State of emergency declared in Northland
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle: State of emergency declared in Northland

12 Feb 03:45 AM

A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland for seven days.

Ahipara man killed in crash with tow truck
New Zealand

Ahipara man killed in crash with tow truck

10 Feb 04:00 PM

The man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.

Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
New Zealand

Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches

10 Feb 04:00 PM

Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.

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Knuckledusters, knives among items seized at Northland courts
New Zealand

Knuckledusters, knives among items seized at Northland courts

08 Feb 04:00 PM

Hundreds of items were also taken from court visitors temporarily.

Police help distribute donated kai in Waitangi
New Zealand

Police help distribute donated kai in Waitangi

07 Feb 04:00 PM

Officers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.

Man with arthritis walking length of country
New Zealand

Man with arthritis walking length of country

03 Feb 05:00 PM

Justin Hill is raising money for Arthritis NZ on his journey to Bluff.

Slip seriously damages Mangawhai Surf Club
New Zealand

Slip seriously damages Mangawhai Surf Club

02 Feb 01:07 AM

The hillside collapsed behind the club building yesterday afternoon.

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Family hit by burglary after life-changing cancer diagnosis
New Zealand

Family hit by burglary after life-changing cancer diagnosis

01 Feb 04:00 PM

The Hughes family were already struggling financially after the diagnosis and treatment.

Police investigating carjacking in Onerahi
New Zealand

Police investigating carjacking in Onerahi

01 Feb 01:13 AM

The offenders are understood to have presented a weapon and taken the victim's vehicle.

Thieves dig themselves a hole after stealing digger with GPS tracker attached
New Zealand

Thieves dig themselves a hole after stealing digger with GPS tracker attached

01 Feb 12:33 AM

Two men will appear in the Whangārei District Court charged with burglary.

Northland’s State of Emergency today
New Zealand

Northland’s State of Emergency today

31 Jan 08:29 PM

Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.

Northland state of emergency: What you need to know
New Zealand

Northland state of emergency: What you need to know

31 Jan 04:00 PM

Floodwater may be contaminated with sewage, so avoid walking or swimming in it.

Cafe burgled twice in one week amid spate of retail crimes
New Zealand

Cafe burgled twice in one week amid spate of retail crimes

27 Jan 04:00 PM

There have been multiple robberies and burglaries over the last week.

SH1 closed at Brynderwyns, flooding on SH12
New Zealand

SH1 closed at Brynderwyns, flooding on SH12

27 Jan 02:18 AM

The wet weather is causing issues on Northland roads.

Two similar fatal crashes in two-and-a-half hours
New Zealand

Two similar fatal crashes in two-and-a-half hours

26 Jan 05:00 PM

The crashes, both in the Whangārei district, occurred under similar circumstances.

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Roaming dogs blamed for 10 cat disappearances in Northland
New Zealand

Roaming dogs blamed for 10 cat disappearances in Northland

26 Jan 04:00 PM

Residents believe around 10 cats have been victims of roaming dogs in Pataua South.

Serious crash in Ruakaka, road closed
New Zealand

Serious crash in Ruakaka, road closed

25 Jan 05:28 AM

One Tree Point Rd is closed and diversions are in place.

Māori wardens on the cards for Kaitaia
Kahu

Māori wardens on the cards for Kaitaia

12 Jan 10:54 PM

Discussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.

Friends, family pay tribute after 'unexplained' death of Northland woman
Kahu

Friends, family pay tribute after 'unexplained' death of Northland woman

11 Jan 04:00 PM

Marsden was found dead on Sunday, after going missing almost a month earlier.

Train derailed after collision with truck
New Zealand

Train derailed after collision with truck

07 Dec 02:31 AM

A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.

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