Latest from Whangarei

Outrage over teens' sentence

A 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.

The adrenaline-rush burglars

Young men full of bravado stole boats, fishing gear, outboard motors and tools worth nearly $80,000 for an adrenaline rush.

Rapist's lack of remorse concerns judge

A sex offender who raped a young girl says he was the victim, but he has forgiven the girl.

Anger at logging crisis talks

Residents 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.

Claim blood sample 'unlawful' rejected by judge

A judge has rejected a Northland nurse's claim that a blood sample taken from her foot was unlawful and breached her Bill of Rights.

Tanekaha rapt to home kiwi

Twelve 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.

Spirits fly on scenic trip

Fifty-eight not-so-lucky youngsters had a day to remember yesterday - enjoying a scenic flight above New Zealand.

Judge surprised driver could function

A Northland school teacher driving with nearly five times the legal alcohol limit has amazed a judge.

Driver charged after deaths

The driver of a vehicle involved in a double fatality in Northland has been charged with causing the deaths and will appear in court this morning.

Rally in solidarity for attack victim + video

A young woman was subjected to a vicious sexual attack on Friday while on her morning jog.

Motorsport: Holder holds centre stage

World Rally Championship leader Hayden Paddon put the Rally of Whangarei field to the sword yesterday but it was his protege David Holder at centre stage.

Walkers gather to 'take back the loop'

At least 1000 walkers have gathered for a "take back the loop" walk at Whangarei's popular Hatea Loop walkway.

Rescue helicopter sent to MVA Rally

A rescue helicopter has been sent to the MVA Rally in Whangarei following an incident at the event this morning.

Man in court over attack on jogger

A man accused of kidnapping, sexually violating and causing grievous bodily harm to a woman who was jogging in Whangarei has been remanded in custody.

Bust-up follows hearing for Rata murder accused

A man wielding a hammer and advancing towards another person during a scuffle outside the Whangarei courthouse was stopped in his tracks by security officers.

'Victim' father jailed for killing son

A Whangarei man who stabbed his son to death during an argument while drinking has to forever live with the consequence of his actions, a judge said.