New ZealandRescued kitten motors offWhangarei mechanic Michael Smith's job title usually doesn't include rescuing cats - but today was a different story.22 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandChurch leader abused girls for yearsUnrepentant former Northland church leader has been jailed for 20 years for systematically grooming and sexually abusing a dozen girls for more than a decade.15 Jun 10:13 PM
InvestmentSky-high bungalow price 'mad'A modest Whangarei bungalow has sold for $230,000 above its capital value - has the world gone mad?15 Jun 10:11 PM
BusinessSir Michael backs Hundertwasser projectWhangarei's most successful businessman has made a "generous" contribution to the building of the Hundertwasser Museum.10 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan stopped allegedly driving 165km/hNorthland's top roading cop is "horrified and astounded" after a driver was stopped allegedly doing 165km/h on a busy stretch of Northland state highway.09 Jun 08:47 PM
New ZealandMum foils son's plan to take murder rapWhen Lee Rata was severely beaten last year, Seddon Beazley took the opportunity to further his standing with the Mongrel Mob. However, his mother knew different.08 Jun 10:21 PM
ConstructionCulhams ready for SkyCity contractA Whangarei steel company is thrilled at winning a Convention Centre steel contract, which has already started providing new jobs for Northlanders, with more on the way.08 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandCar and logging truck collision causes traffic backlogA collision between a car and a logging truck near the Otaika Shops in Whangarei has caused a traffic back up this morning.07 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandWarning on danger of standing byNazi concentration camp survivor Bob Narev has spent his life trying to warn people about the dangers of standing by and letting others be cruel.06 Jun 11:12 PM
New ZealandPeters criticises roading blowoutRoadworks on the Brynderwyn Hills are already $3 million over budget, Northland MP Winston Peters says, claiming the blowout will rise and put at risk other vital roading projects.02 Jun 10:36 PM
LifestyleBrave teen reveals anorexia battleWhat began as an effort to live a healthier lifestyle led to a dangerous condition for this young woman.02 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandOfficer denies n-word slurWarning - contains offensive language: A Whangarei police constable racially abused a Maori man several times before his arrest for assaulting police, a jury has heard.01 Jun 08:41 PM
New ZealandAccused manhandled victim: WitnessPaul Harris is on trial in the High Court at Whangarei having pleaded not guilty to the murder of Joseph Rowland Keogh last year.26 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandLogging truck crash in NorthlandA crash involving a logging truck in Otaika Valley Road has become the seventh logging truck crash in Northland just over seven weeks.24 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandTrial starts following possum hunting deathA Northland man out shooting possums with his family at night was confronted by a neighbour who tried to wrestle a slug gun off the hunter before stabbing him, a jury has heard.24 May 08:51 PM
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
