Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.

Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.

Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.

19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.

Moerewa School will remain closed until the end of week, principal announced.

Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.

Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.

Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.

It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?

The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.

Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.

Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .

Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.

Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.

Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.

Opua locals are fighting the development of 17 houses on land they want protected.

Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.

"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."

Two community groups targeted in burglaries.

Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.

Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.

A motorist is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Mangere Bridge.

Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.

Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.

Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.