Latest from Whangarei District

Whangarei woman's red butter flecks from knife

The puzzle of how plastic-looking bits turned up in a block of butter has been solved.

'Plane crash' a beach landing lesson - instructor

A search was raised after reports of a light aircraft crash landing near Ruakaka Beach.

Massive Northland blaze under control

Northland wildfire now under control.

'Red stuff' found in block of butter

Small bits of red stuff discovered in a block of butter sold in Northland.

Investigation to start on the sacking of fishery officer

Fishery officer sacked, then stood down.

Farmer survives being trampled in stampede

"I could feel myself being kicked. They stood on my neck, my head," Barker said.

Weather woes to continue with more drizzle next week

There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.

Man dies after Whangarei fence crash

One person has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Whangarei today.

Man fighting for his life after crash

The car left the road on a suburban street and hit a fence.

Child dead after crash on Whangarei road

A car collided with a child, thought to be about seven or eight years old.

Dacktory member has sentencing delayed again

Daktory Club member has sentencing delayed for a third time.

Swamp kauri court case could sink Northland enviro group

Court costs and battle fatigue could force a Northland environmental group into recess

Man in court after cocaine bust in Northland

Police-Customs sting in Paihia seizes $10.8 million, one of New Zealand's largest hauls.

Police checkpoints stop 1000 drivers

A warning approaching Christmas that drinking and then driving will not be tolerated.

Whangarei marae to host Rangatahi Court

Young Northlanders who end up in court can now opt to be dealt with on a marae.

'Strap them into an ambulance'

A Kerikeri man has a novel idea for showing politicians how bad Northland roads are

Unearthing our next Black Caps

Northland may have unearthed a couple of future Black Caps this week.

Raising funds to help probe lead poisoning case

Givealittle page launched to help Brian Arndt pursue lead poisoning case