New ZealandPush for register of 'poisoning' tenantsProperty manager calls for a public register naming tenants who contaminate rental properties with methamphetamine.22 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandMatt Watson wants quota changeThe quota system needs to change to ensure commercial fishermen are not illegally dumping catch, says fisherman.19 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandOutrage over teens' sentenceA sentence of home detention for four Northland teenagers for a burglary spree totalling nearly $80,000 in stolen property has been labelled "inadequate" and too lenient.15 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandThe adrenaline-rush burglarsYoung men full of bravado stole boats, fishing gear, outboard motors and tools worth nearly $80,000 for an adrenaline rush.12 May 08:52 PM
New ZealandRapist's lack of remorse concerns judgeA sex offender who raped a young girl says he was the victim, but he has forgiven the girl.11 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandAnger at logging crisis talksResidents on a popular logging truck route say their lives are being put at risk by the hundreds of heavy trucks passing their homes each day.11 May 08:47 PM
New ZealandTanekaha rapt to home kiwiTwelve kiwi have been released on to farmland and bush at Hikurangi Swamp after years of hard work by farmers from the Tanekaha area finally paid off.09 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandJudge surprised driver could functionA Northland school teacher driving with nearly five times the legal alcohol limit has amazed a judge.06 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandLogging truck crashes: Drivers blamedFive logging truck crashes in less than a month across Northland deemed "totally unacceptable and intolerable", says transport industry leader.04 May 08:27 PM
New ZealandTourist admits careless driving causing deathsAn American tourist has admitted careless driving causing the deaths of two women, and injuring a man, near Kerikeri on Saturday.02 May 11:40 PM
New ZealandDriver charged after deathsThe driver of a vehicle involved in a double fatality in Northland has been charged with causing the deaths and will appear in court this morning.01 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandRally in solidarity for attack victim + videoA young woman was subjected to a vicious sexual attack on Friday while on her morning jog.01 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandWalkers gather to 'take back the loop'At least 1000 walkers have gathered for a "take back the loop" walk at Whangarei's popular Hatea Loop walkway.01 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandBust-up follows hearing for Rata murder accusedA man wielding a hammer and advancing towards another person during a scuffle outside the Whangarei courthouse was stopped in his tracks by security officers.28 Apr 08:27 PM
New Zealand'Victim' father jailed for killing sonA Whangarei man who stabbed his son to death during an argument while drinking has to forever live with the consequence of his actions, a judge said.27 Apr 08:29 PM
LifestyleSurge in abandoned pets, says SPCAA spike in dumped pets is causing concern in Whangarei.26 Apr 07:32 AM
New ZealandArmed robber cuts workerPolice want information on the aggravated robbery of a pizza store in Whangarei last night, which left a worker with knife cuts.21 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandCops slam 'stupid' driversAn act of "absolute stupidity and dangerous driving" by a fleeing motorist put innocent lives at risk, Northland's top traffic officer says.20 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandDog attacks need action - residents (+video)For a decade Garry and Cynthia Moran have seen first-hand the human carnage created by vicious dog attacks in their Northland street.19 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandReaders help victims of pitbull attackAn American pitbull dog responsible for the attack on an elderly man and his dog in Kaikohe has been handed over to authorities and is likely to be destroyed.18 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandFacebook blackmailer jailedA Whangarei man has been jailed for blackmailing a 14-year-old girl into sending him naked pictures over Facebook.12 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's privacy breach payoutWhangarei District Council found to have breached a man's privacy and awards $2000 for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings.12 Jan 02:13 AM
TravelWaipu: Freedom caving in the limestone landscapeKelly Lynch soaks up the old-world feeling in Waipu's ancient caves.02 Jan 12:30 AM
OpinionHow art can boost WhangareiA Hundertwasser art centre would attract visitors to the northern city, says Paul Rush.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildcare boss hauled back to NZA Whangarei woman has been extradited from Australia after an exhaustive 18-month process to place her before the courts.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKnife-wielding man robs Pizza HutPolice are appealing for witnesses to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Whangarei last night.29 Sep 01:40 AM
