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 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…
Family relieved after Whangārei builder Jared Carter found safe
Whangārei dad Jared Carter, 40, was last seen on Tuesday driving his orange Nissan Murano. He has contacted…
Walter Yovich remembered for lifetime of service to Whangārei community
Yovich was born in Whangārei and spent his lifetime giving back to the community he had always called…
New World admits error after ‘meatless bone’ pack sold in Whangārei store
A Foodstuffs spokesperson told the Herald customers always expect the label to match what’s in the pack. “In…
Blade Herbert sentenced over Whangārei ‘drug deal gone wrong’ that led to kidnapping
Dressed in black clothes and wearing a glove, Herbert began yelling at two victims in the lounge. “Where…
Whangārei mum’s warning for women after pedestrian attempts to open car door
The man, who was dressed in a rain jacket, shorts and not wearing shoes, walked up to the…
Whangārei father and son sentenced in relation to cannabis operation
The court heard that on October 30 last year, Tipene jnr was driving when he pointed an air…
Palestine Solidarity Network rallies in Whangārei after Government decision
They held placards that called for sanctions against Israel and an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.…
Railway sleepers targeted in string of thefts across Whangārei businesses and KiwiRail
He suspected the sleepers were being sold. Police were working to ascertain who was responsible. Greenfingers Growing Mixes…
State Highway 1 delays after ambulance and ute crash near Whangārei
“Hato Hone St John responded to the incident with one ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, and two operations…
Whangārei father James Bell critically injured after rescuing family from Melbourne fire
“James is now in ICU with severe burns across his body and deep cuts to his arms. Zayne…