Police name driver killed in Whangārei crash as critical investigation continues
Police have not responded to the Northern Advocate’s attempt to clarify what that means as earlier media reporting…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
Whangārei Hospital is still open. Smoke can be seen over Whangārei Hospital. Photo / NZME Walkways and some…
Local body elections 2025: Ken Couper elected Whangārei Mayor, defeating Vince Cocurullo
Couper has been elected as Whangārei District Council mayor after first being elected to represent the Bream Bay…
Prominent Northland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei
The case was transferred to Kaikohe District Court, at the request of the leader. Judge Greg Davis asked…
Aitua Puriri sentenced for the manslaughter of his Whangārei nephew, Reign Puriri
At the High Court in Whangārei yesterday, there was a heavy presence of police and security officers as…
Investigation into crash death of motorist in Whangārei
“Officers immediately rendered first aid; however, despite their best efforts, the driver, and sole occupant of the car,…
Judge spares 17-year-old Kava Peihopa jail over violent Whangārei kidnapping
The Christmas Eve kidnapping On December 24 last year, the victim was travelling north when his phone went…
Five taken to Whangārei Hospital after Whakapara crash injures seven
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Local elections 2025: Tight Whangārei and Kaipara mayoral battles
Today may bring further clarity in the neck-and-neck jostling for mayoralty as Saturday’s votes enter the mix. Special…
Whangārei home invader Levi Tangimetua loses appeal over jail term
Victim manhandled to ground On February 16, 2024, Tangimetua was at an address in Whangārei when he crossed…
Local elections 2025: Whangārei waits: Mayoral rivals’ lead switch in election race nail-biter
Couper said in the wake of the switch that he was pleased to have moved into first place.…
Whangārei teen jailed for four years and six months over meth importation
Customs detected an anomaly while X-raying the package, which had been declared as clothing garments. Inside the box…