Rats, leaks and overcrowding show need for Whangārei Hospital redevelopment
NZ Nurses Organisation delegate Chantelle Thompson said the surgical ward on which she worked was so crammed that…
Body found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coast
“While this isn’t the outcome any of us wanted, we remain focused on bringing both people home to…
Search in progress off Whangārei coast for missing boat with 2 aboard
Vessels in the Pataua Harbour and Ngunguru Bay have been asked to report sightings of the vessel, described…
Inoke Nakadavotu and Cameron Hill cleared of sexual assault in Whangārei trial
The Crown viewed Nakadavotu as the principal offender who committed the act, while Hill was equally liable for…
Robinson family, who helped pave Whangārei, honoured in Business Hall of Fame
Now, the next generation has taken ownership shares, including Annie and AJ’s sons Cole and Sam Johnston, Tom…
Knife-wielding man arrested after allegedly threatening ANZ bank staff in Whangārei
Kajal Patel, a worker at Rust Avenue Superette across the road from the bank, said an ANZ bank…
Police investigate incident at ANZ Bank St branch in Whangārei
An ANZ spokeswoman said the bank was relieved no one was harmed during the incident. “The safety of…
Five ageing lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared as sale talks continue
Five ageing lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared as sale talks continue ZB Choose a region…
Jury to decide fate of Whangārei rugby players in sexual violation trial as defence closes its case
The jury has heard that several years ago, Hill and Nakadavotu were drinking at a Whangārei bar with…
‘Threesome’ text at centre of Whangārei rugby players’ sexual assault trial
The Crown said the night began at a Whangārei bar, where the woman and her friends crossed paths…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
After the club closed, people travelled in two taxis to Hill’s parents’ house. When everyone left, the woman…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…