New ZealandRape and parole breach charges laidA Northland man has appeared in court on a charge of rape and two of unlawful sexual connection with a female. He also faces a charge 06 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandBusiness owner 'dumbfounded' by recycling rejectionA Whangarei business owner is "a bit dumbfounded" by a council decision to leave the majority of his recycling on the pavement. But 03 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMum distraught after abduction bidJS021116NADABDUCT032.JPG McClintock St resident Melanie Aitcheson is disappointed a 10-year-old boy was nearly abducted and has vowed 02 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandPost-crash scrutiny startsInvestigators have started detailed work to find the cause of a Northland helicopter crash which claimed two lives.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan tries to force schoolboy into car bootPolice are investigating an attempted abduction where a man tried to force a 10-year-old boy into the boot of a car as he walked home from school.01 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandOutpouring eases Tyree's painA_JS251016NADBITE028.JPGTyree Walters was attacked by a dog and had his home burgled and his dead father's play station was taken 01 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandWisp of smoke leads searchers to chopper crashA_JS311016NADCHPR226.JPGA specialist cliff rescue team recovered the bodies of two men killed in a helicopter crash into dense bush 01 Nov 06:32 AM
New ZealandTwo men killed in Northland helicopter crash namedThe two men who were killed in a helicopter crash near Whangarei have been named.01 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandCrashed chopper in forest nowhere to be seenThe Northland forest in which a helicopter crashed, killing two people, is so dense no wreckage was visible even from the air soon 31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHailstorms, lightning usher in HalloweenIt was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?31 Oct 04:38 PM
New ZealandClose mates win same scholarshipJS271016NADSCHOLS083.JPG Chris Pidgeon, one of 16 scholarship winners, with John Ma and Callum Hill who have attended the same schools 30 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandBeach crash prompts safety adviceLifeguards have cautioned motorists to drive to conditions on Northland beaches this summer following a crash between two cars put 30 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandDog that attacked 6-year-old boy to be returned to ownersA_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela 28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandParadise lost? Meth, murder in NorthlandAn epidemic of methamphetamine is ripping communities apart - but the fightback has begun.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth accused elect trial by jurySix Auckland men who were arrested in connection with the seizure of 494kg of methamphetamine on Ninety Mile Beach and at Totara North in June have elected trial by jury.26 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandMan admits $10,000 tobacco burglariesA young Whangarei man has admitted stealing tobacco products worth nearly $10,000 after breaking into two service stations. Joseph 26 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandLoop attacker jailed for 12 yearsA Whangarei man has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for assaulting, abducting and sexually violating a woman jogger in an early morning attack.20 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandSentencing today for vicious sex attackA man who admitted snatching a woman from a popular Whangarei walking track and assaulting her at his home will be sentenced today.20 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandMum lauds free school lunch packsRachael Beardsall says she and her partner have had to go without to ensure their three children do not starve. So when she heard 19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandGang-related death: victim namedPolice have named the man who died yesterday morning after he was taken in a critical condition to Whangarei's St John station in a dash to get him medical help.19 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandLifeguards back on patrol Labour weekendThe familiar red and gold colours of surf lifesavers are about to make a return to Northland beaches this weekend as the weather and 18 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandStriking doctors out in the communityThey're exhausted, but striking Whangarei resident doctors found time to do some good in their community during their brief time off 18 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandThird scene cordoned after deathPolice have confirmed there are three scenes of interest after a suspected homicide victim died at the Whangarei ambulance station this morning.18 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan dropped off at ambo station diesA man dropped off in a critical condition at Whangarei St John Ambulance Station this morning has died.17 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandHow do you spend $1 million in 30 mins?An online Lotto ticket buyer from Whangarei is $1 million richer after Wednesday night's draw.13 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player takes home $1 millionA Lotto player from Whangarei has won $1 million from a ticket bought online.12 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandPie hurling 'idiot' arrested after manhuntA man who drove like a "complete idiot" was arrested after a five-hour manhunt during which he tried to ram a police car, and hurled a pie out his window.12 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandStink over sewerage system causes pub to closeThe Tangiteroria Tavern is now the pub with no beer after 90 years of serving locals and travellers between Whangarei and Dargaville. Owner 11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeachgoing mates turn rescuersA kitesurfer has cheated possible death after becoming tangled in his kite lines at Muriwai Beach.11 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentDeport employers 'ripping off workers'Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.10 Oct 09:20 PM
BusinessHospice opens larger processing centreNorthlanders' generosity is overflowing -- so much so a new processing centre and outlet shop for donated items to hospice has opened. The 10 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandTwo cars of interest in Northland homicideMoses Mahanga was found dead in a vehicle in Otangarei on William Jones Dr on October 4.10 Oct 01:46 AM
BusinessNorthland property catches upAucklanders are not only snapping up residential properties in Whangarei for investment but also commercial and industrial buildings 06 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandSleepout to give 'hope for homeless'They're the organisation that's aiming to go out of business. But Whangarei's Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing Trust is busier than 06 Oct 07:30 PM
