Latest from Whangarei

Fake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before Christmas

After losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.

Pest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore island

Northland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed

Evicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdown

The council evicts campers: 'Two weeks before Christmas, we don't need this.'

Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister

OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.

'Excessive': Supermarket parking policy changes spark outrage

Whangārei's Pak'nSave supermarket comes under fire for enforcing its parking rules.

'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing

More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.

Stoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island

A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.

Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice

The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.

'It’s too late once pēpē are born': Urgent call for jabs as whooping cough cases rise

North has low vaccination levels, more smoking, and housing insecurity.

Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions

NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.

Northland teen Roller Derby players hand picked for world stage

Six Northlanders aged between 14-18 have been selected to represent New Zealand.

Apology 'not accepted': Conservationists cause outrage by killing pet cat

The difficulties of predator control in conservation areas near housing.

Health funding changes more a ‘sticking plaster’ than a real cure - doctors

Doctors warn new funding won’t solve healthcare crisis.

Reti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuild

Whangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.

Whangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick change

Should local speed limits be relaxed during school holidays?

'Disease of the mind:' Mother who killed two preschoolers gripped by delusional fears

The woman has been acquitted of murder after being deemed insane at the time.

Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress

NZTA says public interest in the work has been high.

Whangārei Hospital on track

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper