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
New ZealandTiger not locked away day of maulingA big-cat handler fatally mauled to death by a tiger did not see a need to lock the animal away while cleaning its enclosure, a coronial inquest has heard.02 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandKiller tiger had attacked another manA tiger that killed a big cat handler at the Zion Wildlife Park had attacked another man a month or so before it fatally mauled Dalu MnCube, an inquest has heard.01 Oct 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Switched On' trial beginsSwitched On Gardener was described as a 'one stop shop' for cannabis growing equipment today, as the trial of five people associated with the gardening chain begins.01 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandTeacher considers legal actionA Northland science teacher dismissed after he supported a gay rights protest at the Catholic school is considering legal action.30 Sep 09:08 PM
New ZealandDead keeper's brother wants changeThe brother of Dalu Mncube, who was fatally mauled by a tiger, hopes a coroner's inquest recommends better prevention and protection measures for zookeepers.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandGuilty of bush murderWayne Bracken was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Jack Davis in 2011. But co-accused Neville Dangen, 24 was found not guilty of the same charges.28 Sep 08:16 AM
New ZealandAncient reptiles star in Far NorthWhangarei's newest residents - two baby tuatara - will be among the most watched, and talked about, additions to the district ever when they go on public display today.28 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandTeen lucky to survive throat slittingA young man is lucky to be alive after a vicious knife attack in central Whangarei left him with his throat slashed from one side to the other.23 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandSupport for fired teacherCurrent and former students have thrown their support in behind a Northland Catholic school teacher who was fired after he supported a gay rights protest.20 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandTeacher fired over protestA Northland teacher who was suspended last month after he supported a pro-gay protest at the Catholic College he taught at has lost his job.20 Sep 05:37 AM
