Latest from Whangarei

Crash survivor pulled to safety

A 23-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being pulled from the sea after his helicopter crashed off the Northland coast. He was the pilot and only occupant of the chopper and escaped with minor injuries.

Reports of aircraft crash spark search

An air search has started off the Northland coast after reports an aircraft may have crashed into the sea.

Kiteboarders told to stop disturbing birds

Lion man yet to return gear to Zion one year after order

Mourning dolphin carries dead calf around harbour

A dolphin known as 'Potato' has been spotted swimming in Whangarei harbour with a dead calf on her fins.

Farmer fears dogs

Man may lose toes after boating mishap

Northland campers ran to the aid of a man whose foot was severely injured by an outboard motor propeller.

Five charged with kidnapping

Close calls bring warning to parents

Parents march taggers to police

Cricket: NZ XI to play Pakistan named

Thousands taken in Eftpos scam

A con-artist has taken thousands of dollars from Northland shops in a sophisticated Eftpos scam. Police say the scam - involving a fake courier - is likely to have been used elsewhere in New Zealand

Mother will not be charged after leaving baby in van

Christmas Eve beating tip of domestic iceberg, say police

Baby left in car by shopping mother

Police are considering charging a mother who left her baby alone in a van while she went shopping on a steaming hot Christmas Eve in downtown Whangarei.

Thirty firefighters tackle warehouse blaze

North Islanders sweltering in muggy heat

Temperatures were in the late twenties across the top half of the north today, with the humidity making it feel more like the thirties in Auckland.

P and cannabis dealer jailed for three years