Latest from Whangarei

Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?
About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.

Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.

What it’s like travelling NZ in a luxury motorhome
Forget cramped campervans and soggy tents, think more of a hotel experience on wheels.

'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.

Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance
The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door
Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.

'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years
'At what point do we say enough is enough?'

Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes
Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape
OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

High schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminal
The registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison.

Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off
Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.

'Serious and violent': Six injured in brawl after burnout confrontation
A 22-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?

'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth
Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'

Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.

PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August
Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.