New ZealandFlames spotted at Whangārei oil refineryThe refinery near Whangārei had an issue during the restart of the hydrocracker unit.25 Jun 11:22 AM
New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, gales and snow expected todayFronts from the south-west to move over South Island first, then North Island this evening23 Jun 06:02 PM
New ZealandHospital addresses theft of patients' food, meth found in kids' wardLongstanding problem of theft from Whangārei Hospital ward kitchens, says senior manager.21 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhakapara gets June rainfall in 30 hoursHeavy rain causes flooding, road closures in Northland.21 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland rain easing as sunshine loomsMost of the country will wake up to a cold and sunny Friday and weekend.21 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandRoad toll climbing following death of 53-year-oldPolice believe 4WD crossed the centre line and collided with New World truck and trailer.20 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandMum, daughter murdered: How killer got his gunsDetails emerge of how mum and daughter were shot on Mt Tiger in Northland.20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed in truck crash south of WhangāreiMan, 53, dead after car and truck collide.19 Jun 08:59 PM
New ZealandPensioner stuck with infected garden waste after MPI U-turnPensioner thought she was doing the right thing by removing infected plants.19 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs claim: 'What kind of people take P into a children's ward in a hospital?'A woman said she found a bag of P on the floor of Whangārei Hospital's children's ward.19 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessTourism sector didn't get say in tax talksPlans announced for border levy to help fund conservation and tourism infrastructure.17 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessResidents fume after HNZ pays $1.35m for parklandNeighbours unhappy with housing plan asking whether they can buy the land back.17 Jun 07:48 PM
New ZealandDrivers in fatal crash knew each otherTwo men driving separate cars that crashed south of Whangārei knew each other.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum slams drivers after breaking her neck when knocked off her bike"Overnight I've morphed into an old person with dementia. That's how it feels."15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland shooting: Police complete investigation into double-killerPsychotic gunman Quinn Patterson killed two people during a property inspection.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 safety posts are a short term fixNew safety measure on SH1 south of Whangārei are soon knocked into the ditch.14 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandFurther remand for Kaitāia woman accused of fraudFurther remand for Kaitāia woman accused of fraud from national charity.14 Jun 02:19 AM
Lifestyle'Friendly' injured turtle found on Whangārei footpathFound in central Whangārei with a broken leg, a friendly little turtle has a new home.13 Jun 09:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi metallers enter album charts at No. 1Waipu teen thrash metal band Alien Weaponry go number one with debut album13 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKidnapper who forced victim to wear dog collar jailedViolent kidnapping was an act of revenge based on rumours.12 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandTree falls on person - reportsEmergency services are responding to reports a person is trapped under a tree.09 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandMan, 70, injured in bull attackA 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.08 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandFlood waters wash through house: 'It was so quick'Owners left contending with sludge - and stench - in aftermath of flash flood.05 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandDashcam footage shows terrifying near-missVideo shows a motorist narrowly avoiding a serious crash on a notorious Northland road.05 Jun 01:30 AM
RoyalsQSM for Whangārei kaumātua Richard ShepherdThe 81-year-old was awarded the QSM for services to Māori and the community.03 Jun 05:04 PM
RoyalsQSM for Whangārei cricketing pillar Peter CrawfordPaul Crawford has received the Queen's Service Medal after a life of community work.03 Jun 05:03 PM
New ZealandMore historic shipwrecks revealedShifting sands of Kaipara Harbour lift the veil on more maritime mysteries.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandPM announces $46m development package for NorthlandThe PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.31 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandJail for man who killed mate in New Year's Eve crashShane Harema was thrown through a window of the crashed car and onto the footpath.31 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandBaby kiwi caught in trap is put downYoung kiwi fourth found in a gin trap in just a few months.31 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil re-inspects pools across districtLess than 20 per cent of pools inspected so far have been compliant.30 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's home burgled while she was having surgeryWhangārei woman says she is frightened to return home.30 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandWhangārei's coldest May day for 42 yearsNorthland shivers through coldest day of the year.29 May 06:00 PM
