Drugs claim: 'What kind of people take P into a children's ward in a hospital?'
A woman said she found a bag of P on the floor of Whangārei Hospital's children's ward.
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WBHS rout Birkenhead College 87-0
WBHS ran in a total of 15 tries in the 87-0 drubbing of Birkenhead College.
Residents fume after HNZ pays $1.35m for parkland
Neighbours unhappy with housing plan asking whether they can buy the land back.
Drivers in fatal crash knew each other
Two men driving separate cars that crashed south of Whangārei knew each other.
Mum slams drivers after breaking her neck when knocked off her bike
"Overnight I've morphed into an old person with dementia. That's how it feels."
SH1 safety posts are a short term fix
New safety measure on SH1 south of Whangārei are soon knocked into the ditch.
Further remand for Kaitāia woman accused of fraud
Further remand for Kaitāia woman accused of fraud from national charity.
'Friendly' injured turtle found on Whangārei footpath
Found in central Whangārei with a broken leg, a friendly little turtle has a new home.
Kidnapper who forced victim to wear dog collar jailed
Violent kidnapping was an act of revenge based on rumours.
Tree falls on person - reports
Emergency services are responding to reports a person is trapped under a tree.
Man, 70, injured in bull attack
A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.
Two drivers, two mistakes, similar results
One car on the wrong side of the road and another on the wrong side of the law.
Burglar takes autograph books
Taking $8000 of smokes is bad enough — but who would steal cherished autograph books?
Flood waters wash through house: 'It was so quick'
Owners left contending with sludge - and stench - in aftermath of flash flood.
QSM for Whangārei kaumātua Richard Shepherd
The 81-year-old was awarded the QSM for services to Māori and the community.
QSM for Whangārei cricketing pillar Peter Crawford
Paul Crawford has received the Queen's Service Medal after a life of community work.
Hey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?
Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.
More historic shipwrecks revealed
Shifting sands of Kaipara Harbour lift the veil on more maritime mysteries.
PM announces $46m development package for Northland
The PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.
Jail for man who killed mate in New Year's Eve crash
Shane Harema was thrown through a window of the crashed car and onto the footpath.
Baby kiwi caught in trap is put down
Young kiwi fourth found in a gin trap in just a few months.
Council re-inspects pools across district
Less than 20 per cent of pools inspected so far have been compliant.
Woman's home burgled while she was having surgery
Whangārei woman says she is frightened to return home.
Whangārei's coldest May day for 42 years
Northland shivers through coldest day of the year.
Man gets home detention for sexual grooming 13-year-old
Man gets home detention for sexually grooming a 13-year-old girl
Young man dies in Whangārei crash
A 21-year-old man died in a two-car crash south of Whangarei
Stolen electric wheelchair left outside Kamo shop
Stolen electric wheelchair found and returned safely
Grim toll: Five dead in horrific weekend of crashes
Five people have died in crashes on roads around the country so far this weekend.
One dead, eight injured following crash near Whangarei
One person has died following a serious crash in Puwera, south of Whangarei.
ATC cadet surprised at commendation
The cadet stepped in after a girl collapsed at a gliding training course.
Rescue helicopter hit by laser strikes
CAA has eight reports of laser strike from Northland rescue helicopter in three years.
Still no sign of missing wheelchair
Jasmine Fraser is still getting around mostly using her walker.