New ZealandDial-a-driver thrown from vehicleA female dial-a-driver was thrown from the vehicle she was called to drive home after a drunk driver tried to steal it in Whangarei.28 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandGang members hinder police after fireGang members hindered emergency staff who were searching for a missing person following a house fire in Whangarei overnight.27 Jul 09:09 PM
New ZealandHealth worker savaged by dogsA mental health worker was savaged about the head and neck during an attack by two dogs while she visited a client in Whangarei.24 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandBody found on beach to be released to familyThe body of a man found in the Hokianga Harbour will be released to his family for burial as soon as his identity is confirmed.23 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandAbuse victim raises alarm on FacebookA domestic violence victim whose partner took her phone so she couldn't call police managed to raise the alarm via Facebook instead.23 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandIllegal seafood sales huntedThe wasabi sauce wasn't the only hot food item at a Whangarei sushi joint - the paua being used was also hot, having been bought illegally.22 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandCops probe baby's deathPolice have officially named one-year-old Atreyu Taylor-Matene, the Whangarei youngster at the centre of a homicide investigation.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMystery over fatal collisionA man who admitted causing the death of a motorist can't remember what happened in the few seconds his car veered across State Highway 1 last year.12 Jul 01:46 AM
New ZealandLocals divided on plan to fill in bay for rampA small bay in Northland could be filled in to create a boat ramp to accommodate the number of boats launched off the beach over a few weeks in summer.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandGiant petrel returns to wildA giant petrel taken back to sea after being rescued on a west coast beach was in no hurry to test its freedom - the bird hung around the release boat for two hours before finally deciding to fly away.05 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandSuspect tailed and arrested after robberyAn off-duty policeman tailed a stolen car until other officers and armed offenders squad members stopped and arrested the man who was wanted after a knife-point robbery.21 Jun 06:36 AM
New ZealandPolice blitz on truancy in WhangareiPolice have carried out a blitz on truancy in Whangarei, where nearly a third of students at some schools are absent at any given time.20 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandPrison for crime spree targeting Asian familiesA Whangarei man who was part of an elaborate plan that included robbing a tavern and later targeting Asian families in Auckland has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in jail.17 Jun 06:33 AM
New ZealandFather guilty of machete attackA drunk Whangarei man held his teenage daughter in his room and attacked her with a machete after she refused to let him have more wine.17 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandOutcome of gay case to stay secretThe outcome of a Human Rights Commission complaint by a lesbian couple who say they were discriminated against when a Whangarei lodge would not let them share a bed will only be made public if both sides agree.11 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessAccountant suspended for website claimA Whangarei accountant has been suspended and ordered to pay $8000 after he misled the public by claiming to be a chartered accountant on his website.20 May 01:40 AM
New ZealandTaxi customer pays up after runningA Whangarei taxi driver was taken aback by the generosity of a young man who returned to pay his fare - nearly a week after doing a runner.17 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandChainsaw used in attackA man has serious injuries to his head and body after being attacked with a chainsaw.11 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWe're entitled to discriminate: B&B ownerA Northland couple are outraged and hurt at being denied accommodation at the Pilgrim Planet Lodge because of "who we are".10 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRobber drops big clue in fightA criminal who bashed and robbed a Whangarei liquor store worker left a vital clue behind for police - his wallet.24 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi released in NorthlandIt has been 50 years since Northland brown kiwi could be heard foraging on the forest floor of the Brynderwyn Hills, crying to one another at dusk and dawn.18 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandEmergency services run test at Whangarei AirportEmergency services are testing their response to a plane crash in an exercise at Whangarei Airport today.17 Apr 12:24 AM
New ZealandWoman dies aboard launchA 43-year-old woman collapsed and died on a 10m launch near Whangarei this morning, despite attempts to revive her with CPR.12 Apr 03:10 AM
