Police officer gives evidence in schoolgirl murder trial
A police officer has told a High Court that he spoke to the boy accused of her murder just minutes before he found her body.
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Woman dies after alleged domestic attack
A homicide inquiry has been launched after a Kaikohe woman died following what police allege was a domestic violence attack.
Waterfall jump tragedy
A teenager's New Year's Day fun turned to tragedy after he jumped from a 24m waterfall and never surfaced.
Woman dies as police try to save her
Police tried in vain to save the life of a 30-year-old woman at Ruakaka, south of Whangarei, after she was stabbed last night.
90 reasons to skydive
Thrill-seeking great-great-grandmother Violet Maskell celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this month by jumping out of a plane.
Ruakaka town a step closer
Oliver Scott, developer of the Northgate Business Park, says he is thrilled that the Whangarei District Council has adopted the Marsden Pt/Ruakaka Structure Plan.
Death of big cat upsets park staff
One of Zion Wildlife Garden's original big cats, Shia, has died of what staff believes were natural causes.
Zion Wildlife Gardens to face charges
Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens will face charges over the death of animal handler Dalu Mncube, the Department of Labour said today.