Latest from Whangarei

Man says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claims

Northland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.

More than a month's rain for Whangārei over Easter - what's next?

More than the average rainfall for the month of April fell over the long weekend

364 cases new community cases; 35 hospital patients positive

There are 215 cases in Whangārei, 117 cases in the Far North, and 32 cases in Kaipara.

House fire in Raumanga

Firefighters were called to a house fire in Raumanga last night.

Kevin Page: Best made plans and all that...

Hopefully by next Easter Mrs P will be speaking to me again.

Our Treasures: The history behind flower power in Whangārei

The Chrysanthemum Society's annual exhibitions, which started in 1889, drew large crowds.

How safe is vaping? - new research suggests there's much we don't know

As vaping grows in popularity among teens, researchers dig into the true extent of harm.

Shane Reti: Time to employ more nurses

OPINION: The public sector pay freeze has sent ICU nurses offshore.

After nearly 30 years, Northland's largest contract winery on the market

The award-winning winery has expanded drastically since its 1993 inception in Kerikeri.

Second for the women and third for the men, but no finals spots for Northland bowls reps

Gwen Lawson's latest news from Northland's bowls community.

Northland's summer of cricket wraps up with star-studded showcase

Former Black Caps take to the pitch for a final match in Northland's cricket season.

Carolyn Hansen: Yes I can: Breaking free of your comfort zone

Moving past fear is, without doubt, the most important step

Northland news in brief: House destroyed in fire, police watchdog reminder, Far North free parking

The latest news from around the region.

'Total bedlam during holidays' Concern infrastructure not keeping up with community's rapid growth

Kaipara mayor assures his council is planning for future growth in Mangawhai.

Capsized fishing boat Enchanter recovered in 'tricky' salvage operation

Divers and flotation bags raised the charter boat's wreckage from 26m of water.

Councillors clash over new-look $62.5m Oruku Landing

Councillors are defending the development's sudden revival in the face of criticism.