Kauri dieback detected in central Whangārei park for first time
Parks and recreation manager Sarah Snowden said protecting kauri is a shared responsibility, and council will work in…
Whangārei Heads crash: Driver’s $25k ute written off by roaming cow
“I’m glad it didn’t suffer too long.” At least one other cattle beast was on the road and…
Whangārei family terrified as falling power lines hit car on Albert St
“I looked around and there [were] sparks on the power line.” Rauahi said she phoned emergency services and…
On The Up: Fund for lung disease patients continues Whangārei woman’s legacy
Despite much of her short years spent in hospital, she had a long list of achievements, including graduating…
Whangārei murderer Nathan Fenton to remain in jail after latest Parole Board hearing
He became eligible for parole in 2023 but was denied release then and again in 2025. Fenton appeared…
Jury takes less than an hour to acquit Whangārei mental health worker of sexual abuse charges
The defendant, whose name is suppressed, has been on trial in the Whangārei District Court facing 16 charges…
Northland MP Grant McCallum announces $34m Whangārei education hub funding and NorthTec revival
“Giving Northland control over its own vocational education will ensure that decisions will be made locally, supporting programmes…
Repeat offender Jerry Moka sentenced in Whangārei for raping friend’s daughter
The 51-year-old recently appeared for sentencing in the Whangārei District Court after being found guilty by a jury…
Whangārei wedding guest guilty of punching man in the head, acquitted on other charges
Whangārei wedding guest guilty of punching man in the head, acquitted on other charges ZB Choose a region…
Whangārei wedding guest guilty of punching man in the head, acquitted on other charges
Vallings had attended the wedding as his partner’s plus‑one and witnesses gave evidence he appeared fine throughout the…
Whangārei alleged police assault: Pepper spray used, 2 men face charges
Smith said a 37-year-old man was charged with assaulting police and resisting police. He was due to appear…
Men rescued from car in floodwaters near Whangārei as Northland in State of Emergency
The men were trapped for 45 minutes before being rescued, they told the Herald. They were very grateful…