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Woman fined $1125 over home-kill meat

A Whangarei bakery manager has been fined after being convicted of buying unregulated home-kill meat she intended to use in produce sold across the counter.

Daytripper: Smuggler's cove, Whangarei Heads

For a less-crowded coastal experience, Smuggler's Cove at Whangarei Heads is for you.

Council spends thousands on rusty truck

Whangarei District Council spent nearly $29,000 trying to dispose of a businessman's truck worth $1500 it seized for displaying advertising signs on a public road.

Gran calls for better water education

The grandmother of an 11-year-old boy who died after he got caught in a rip says the tragedy highlights the need for more children to be taught water skills.

Northland camper dies in noise dispute

'I'm going to pull the power out', Matthew Smith was heard to mutter. His decision to do something about his noisy neighbours ultimately killed him.

Mystery surrounds stabbed man

A man with a stab wound to one shoulder ended up walking into a Whangarei home early yesterday.

The battle of the berms

The battle of the berms is back - this time in Northland, where two residents are refusing to mow a berm 'the size of a council reserve' outside their homes.

Tribute for victims of fatal smash

Family members of four people killed in a pre-Christmas crash have visited the scene and performed a traditional Asian blessing.

Dive in for a wild encounter

At the sea life-rich Poor Knights, Donna McIntyre and family let the fish find them.