Unexplained death in Whangārei CBD under investigation as Bank St remains closed
“Additional information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.” Whangārei District Council confirmed…
Police investigate death in Whangārei CBD as Bank St remains closed
Other businesses closer to the city centre are opening, business as usual. While Bernina Northland Sewing Centre co-owner…
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
He had noticed the flames in a couple of cars just after 2pm on Tuesday and called Fire…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
On the row opposite, one vehicle had caught fire. Some nearby houses were being evacuated because of the…
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…
Local election 2025: Whangārei Heads leads district in voter turnout
Whangārei Heads Citizens Association deputy chairwoman Jan Boyes said she was not surprised at the area scoring the…
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…
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…