New ZealandDismissed teacher to speak on marriage equalityA Whangarei school teacher dismissed for speaking out against what he called discriminatory comments by his catholic school principal is a keynote speaker at a national marriage equality conference.13 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandArrest after cars hit by pelletsA man has been arrested after allegedly firing a high-powered air rifle at passing vehicles on an isolated Whangarei road, with one car carrying a pregnant woman.12 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandWoman dead after logging truck crashNorthland's grim road toll continues after a woman was killed when a logging truck, trying to avoid another vehicle, rolled and crushed the car she was a passenger in.12 Nov 05:38 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed after trying to outrun copsA Whangarei man who led police on a high speed chase has found himself back in prison after he was also caught driving while over the legal alcohol limit.06 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandPrivate hospital funding risky: LabourPlans by the Northland DHB to privately fund an extension to Whangarei Hospital will only lead to taxpayers footing the bill if the deal sours, says Labour.31 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandPrincipal slams Govt drug changesA Northland headmaster has written to John Key about his concerns over banning drug sniffer dogs from schools, saying it is "short-sighted nonsense".31 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandJealousy led to rapeA Whangarei man bashed his former partner unconscious and raped her during a drinking session because he was jealous of others in her life, a jury has heard.29 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandTeenager 'almost disembowelled'A 17-year-old was "almost disembowelled'' when he was knifed by another teenager at a party in Whangarei yesterday, police say.27 Oct 07:39 PM
New ZealandGrieving mother speaks outThe mother of a young woman found dead near a Whangarei bridge says the family have been overwhelmed by support and compassion.25 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandTraining blamed in barge groundingInadequate training of crew in the use of navigation systems was one of several factors that grounded a navy barge in Whangarei on Waitangi Day, an inquiry finds.24 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandDrugs items in house with kidsItems used to manufacture methamphetamine were found inside a rubbish bin kept in a wardrobe in a home where two children were living, a court has been told.15 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandNavy band burgled during paradeNew Zealand Navy Band members' personal possessions were stolen during a weekend break-in while the band was taking part in a military parade through Whangarei.14 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandWall of sand saves teenFirefighters working to rescue a teen who had a motorcycle gear lever embedded in his leg had to erect a wall of sand as they tried to cut him free.10 Oct 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Don't put me in men's jail'A transgender woman who struck a man over the head with a bottle of sparkling wine has pleaded with a judge not to send her to a men's prison.10 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandSwitched on staff discussed dopeSwitched on Gardener staff sold a full hydroponic set-up to undercover cops and discussed how to grow marijuana, a court has been told.08 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandTiger victim's true identity revealedA coroner has ruled on the true identity of the cat handler mauled to death by a tiger at a Whangarei wildlife park in 2009.05 Oct 06:32 AM
New ZealandTen shots need to stop killer tigerIt took up to 10 shots from a shotgun and rifle to kill a tiger that fatally attacked a handler at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Park, a coroner's hearing has heard.03 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandClaim gardener sold to copAn undercover police officer bought marijuana seedlings from a Switched on Gardner employee inside the company's Tauranga shop, a court has been told.02 Oct 07:35 AM
