Latest from Whangarei

How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder

This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days

'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold

High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.

Are we making our boys too tough? Flipping the script on family violence

Research shows links between family violence and the rigid rules of masculinity.

'Not fit for purpose anymore': Mum battles school over Crocs ban

Mum's battle after school puts foot down on newly fashionable Crocs.

Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects

Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.

Miracle as young Kiwi defies odds to survive collision with vehicle

Appropriately named 'Fish' was plucked to safety by local fishermen and is doing well

Think your car was stolen? Think again

Police explain why your stolen car isn't deemed stolen according to law.

Family's day-out tragedy: Parents, baby killed in crash; 6yo son orphaned

A Northland family was returning home from a birthday party when tragedy struck.

Research shows Māori and Pasifika dads more hands-on than Pākehā

New research has analysed the time and quality of care Kiwi dads are providing their kids.

‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreak

An estimated 800 of the combined 4600 passengers and crew have tested positive.

The stage is calling for Northland talent

It's Youth Theatre's first te reo Māori season, and Tai Tokerau talent is being sought.

Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car

Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve

A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland

A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.

Floodwaters cause chaos in Northland, several people trapped

One person and their car have been trapped under a tree in Pautaua.

Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court

The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.

Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home

It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.

Mitimiti crash claims a life

A person has died and another suffered critical injuries.

Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ

Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?