Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed two cars travelling "at speed" near the Northland town of Kauri on Monday night.
New Zealand
10:22am
1:30
A Tai Tokerau community leader fears a proposal to truck wastewater from a fast-tracked Auckland housing development could create new risks for the harbour.
Environment
Sat, Aug 1
The watchdog today released its findings into the 2023 incident, concluding an officer was not justified in striking a man in the head with a 40mm sponge round launcher during an arrest.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Jul 30
Prominent Northland farmer and anti-Treaty activist Allan Titford has been granted parole on his 10th attempt, after serving almost 13 years behind bars.
Tue, Jul 28
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's bell was stolen a little over a month ago, but parish priest Father Bang Dinh said its value is historic, not material.
Mon, Jul 27
The proposed ban, which would triple the number of vehicle exclusion zones along the Whangārei district's coastline, has drawn divided views from the community.
"Police thank our community for sharing the earlier appeal."
Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.
The two-vehicle crash was reported on State Highway 1 near Awanui at around 12pm on Sunday.
Sun, Jul 26
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Thu, Jul 23
A Whangārei district councillor is calling for facial recognition cameras to be introduced in the city centre, arguing that the technology could help prevent crime.
Wed, Jul 22
Joanne Verryt says a drunk man exposed himself to her in a brazen daytime incident in central Whangārei in April.
Mon, Jul 20
The deal, announced by Fletcher Building today, is intended to provide certainty for the continued operation of the Portland plant near Whangārei.
Business
One person is in a critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Ahipara that killed two people this morning.
Fri, Jul 10
The property was touted as the last, large undeveloped parcel of residential-zoned land in central Kerikeri when it was first put on the market in 2021.
Mon, Jul 6
A young man remains in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed during a fight at a party in Te Kamo on Friday night.
A person was taken to hospital in a critical condition after police were called to a property in Te Kamo.
Sat, Jul 4
Emergency services were called to State Highway 1 at Hikurangi at 9.22am on Friday.
Fri, Jul 3
Residents were asked to delay washing clothes, flush toilets less frequently and take shorter showers to help reduce demand.
Fri, Jun 26
The $5 million machine is part of New Zealand’s fight against caulerpa, regarded as the world’s largest invasive seaweed removal programme.
Thu, Jun 25
Detective says witnesses and their supporters are "choosing to say nothing, actively resisting the investigation".
Wed, Jun 24
The proposal reflected "challenging market conditions, falling demand in key markets, rising costs and insufficient work to keep the mill operating sustainably".
Six bags filled with trash were tipped at the Dalton Track car park off Kerikeri Inlet Rd last weekend.
Tue, Jun 16
About a square metre of the seaweed has been found in Whangārei Heads’ Smugglers Bay, on the north side of the harbour entrance.
Sat, Jun 13
Police are asking the public as a precaution for information which may assist in identifying the owner.
Fri, Jun 12
