New ZealandSummer temperatures hit 30CParts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.06 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist and van crash in WhangareiA motorcyclist has collided with a van in the suburb of Otangarei in Whangarei.05 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandHot stuff! Summer starts to roll inPeople across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandMum who lost home in fire thankful for helpA_JS291116NADNESSA040.JPG Vanessa Wihongi has faced tragedy upon tragedy but is grateful for all the help people have offered her03 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandBackpacker predator - how he was caughtThe actual number of backpackers abused by serial predator Michael Harris could be far greater than the 24 men that were the focus 02 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandSentencing for lodge assault put offCrown seeks to seize property of man who indecently assaulted tourists.02 Dec 12:09 AM
New ZealandInterim finding on fatal chopper crashA helicopter crash which killed two Northland forestry workers doesn't appear to have been caused by an issue that's prompted red 30 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandBuried on the beach: NZ's biggest P haulThe largest haul of methamphetamine in this country was found in a campervan and buried in sand dunes on Ninety Mile Beach. Now a man has been jailed.30 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandShe lost her daughter and now her homeWhangarei mum was still reeling from the loss of her 15-year-old daughter when a discarded cigarette butt burned down her smoke-free home, destroying everything.29 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandMember of the public stops armed robberA member of the public stopped an armed robber yesterday afternoon in what police are calling a "brave action by a community minded person".27 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandLucky escape after Whangarei crashFour people were lucky to walk away unhurt, after their car crashed into a tree, rolled, then hit a parked car, which then struck a house.24 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman explains bridge plungeStopping the flow of pollutants into urban Whangarei's 6000 stormwater traps and planting trees along the waterways could all help 21 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandFamily escape Whangarei house fireScreaming could be heard while flames and smoke poured out of a Northland home which was severely damaged by fire. Fire crews, ambulance 21 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Raumanga house fireWhangarei fire crews are battling a large house fire in the suburb of Raumanga.21 Nov 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhangarei man wins $5.5m in LottoA Whangarei man was almost speechless after finding out he'd won $5.5 million in Lotto last week.20 Nov 11:43 PM
New Zealand$5.5m Lotto winner: 'I've got the lot!'The country's newest millionaire was in no hurry to check his lotto ticket as he didn't realise the $5.5m winning ticket was sold close to home.20 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandFlights change affecting health careNew Air New Zealand flight times are having an impact on health services and could see Northlanders who are waiting for specialist 20 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandWedding gatecrasher the suspect in theftEnvelopes containing cash for the happy newly-weds were stolen during the celebration - and an uninvited guest is believed to be the thief.20 Nov 07:25 PM
New Zealand$5.5m Lotto prize won in Whangarei has been claimedThe $5.5m winning Powerball ticket sold at a Whangarei store has been claimed. Wednesday's winning ticket, which was made up of $5 18 Nov 12:30 AM
New Zealand$5.5m Lotto: Mystery winner, happy sellerJS171116NADLOTTO045.JPGSunnyside Foodmarket owners Ketan and Sejai Patel were excited after selling the $5.5m winning Lotto ticket17 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Moses MahangaA man will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow charged with the murder of Moses Mahanga.16 Nov 06:36 AM
New ZealandHawk adds to perfect shot of supermoonSkywatchers may have a chance to see a supermoon tonight, a phenomenon now shining over the region that won't be visible again until 2034.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Take tsunami sirens seriously'JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors 14 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was madness on the street'JS141116NADQUAKE132.JPG/Whangarei women Maria Poolman and Rebecca Te Namu were knocked off their feet in their Wellington hotel room14 Nov 05:00 PM
EducationDesign school closure heartbreakingA Whangarei design school which caters for young creatives may have to close this year, because it looks likely to lose government 13 Nov 08:30 PM
LifestyleFit mums to feature in swimsuit calendarSUP101116NADfitmums001.JPG/Healthy Whangarei mums Courtney Morgan, Charlotte Hufschmidt-McAulay, Terri Logan and Jeanine Rossouw have 13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash near WhangareiThree vehicles were involved in the crash which happened on State Highway 1 south of Whangarei.13 Nov 03:59 AM
New ZealandSunshine not set to last, MetService warnsIt's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a 13 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandCar linked to attempted abductionPolice have released a detailed description of a car used in the attempted abduction of a Whangarei schoolboy.09 Nov 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Spaceship' over Northland beachFears that aliens were taking over Northland have been allayed by weather experts who say a cloud - not an alien mother ship - was 08 Nov 10:17 PM
BusinessCity's house prices climb $11k in monthAverage house prices in Whangarei have increased by nearly $11,000 in a month.08 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandPlunging into "unsafe" watersFloat the idea of a dip in Whangarei's Town Basin and most people will respond with some variation of "ew .... bad idea". But that's 07 Nov 08:10 PM
Banking and financeOutta here! Why many want to quit cityAlmost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.07 Nov 12:21 AM
New ZealandRape and parole breach charges laidA Northland man has appeared in court on a charge of rape and two of unlawful sexual connection with a female. He also faces a charge 06 Nov 11:34 PM
