Latest from Whangarei

Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre

Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.

Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents

Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.

'Naivety not an excuse': Auckland boatie fined for illegal landing

The man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.

Police justified in using dog to stop man fleeing checkpoint

The man turned out to be wanted for firearms and drug offences.

The super wealthy are snapping up coastal Northland properties

Northland is a millionaire's playground with a swag of luxury properties on the market

'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative Education

Alternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.

Delayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyers

The 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.

Opportunity knocks for Northland rugby clubs and communities

Rugby for Life is set to create opportunities for Northlanders through the power of rugby.

Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ

With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.

Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities

Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police

Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep

The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Nursing career spans more than three decades

Margareth Broodkoorn has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours

Queen's Birthday Honours: Respected Hokianga scholar champion of Māori culture

Patu Hohepa was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

One injured in freedom camping gas bottle explosion

Police say a person has been taken to hospital.

Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right

Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.

Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'

Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40

Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation

Liquidator warns more liquidations of Northland businesses likely.

Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police

Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.