Latest from Whangarei

Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North

A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.

Death threats and abuse: Pensioners terrorised by gang member, state-house neighbours

"The consequences should be felt by the people who create the problems."

Northland drug bust: Nine appear in court after Operation Freya

Nine Northlanders in court after major drug bust

Pensioner poverty: 'I never thought this is what retirement would be like'

Senior Northlanders are struggling to pay for food, medical needs and accommodation.

Tinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PM

His confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?

Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail

Brewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.

'Number of drug packages destined for Northland': $8m worth of drugs seized

Whangārei locals were puzzled to see more than 20 police vehicles headed south of the city

Nadia's Whole Garden will supply locally grown produce to a new Whangārei water-top restaurant

NCAA champion to a market gardener, Nadia Pavlovich's life took a turn when she fell sick.

MoE works closely with Northland school and kura leaders on how to manage unvaccinated employees

Some Northland school principals and kura leaders anticipate staff shortages.

Northland school principals say schools are missing out on a multicultural experience as international borders remain closed

Northland schools see a reduction of $1.1M in international students' income last year.

Second positive Covid case near Kaitaia

Northland's Covid 19 Delta outbreak has grown to 14 cases, with second near Kaitaia

Man armed with machete goes on rampage at police station

The 49-year-old tried to smash his way into the station, damaging windows and a door.

Motorists urged to avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck rolls

Avoid SH14 west of Whangārei after truck crash closes road

Student misses a month of school due to Covid lockdown

A Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.

Horror in the sand dunes as foot severed - 'like a guillotine'

Frantic dash for hospital

Mangawhai primary school office, Otorohanga quarry in latest locations of interest

A primary school office and quarry join the ballooning list of potential exposure sites.

History's grim lessons key to iwi's vaccination success

Ask people at the top of NZ why they got jabbed and they'll point to a memorial on a hill.

Alleged organiser of anti-Covid rally pleads not guilty

Robert Johnson pleads not guilty to failing to comply with Covid rules over protest rally.