Flood waters wash through house: 'It was so quick'
Owners left contending with sludge - and stench - in aftermath of flash flood.
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QSM for Whangārei kaumātua Richard Shepherd
The 81-year-old was awarded the QSM for services to Māori and the community.
QSM for Whangārei cricketing pillar Peter Crawford
Paul Crawford has received the Queen's Service Medal after a life of community work.
Hey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?
Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.
More historic shipwrecks revealed
Shifting sands of Kaipara Harbour lift the veil on more maritime mysteries.
PM announces $46m development package for Northland
The PM in Northland today to announce $46 million for regional development.
Jail for man who killed mate in New Year's Eve crash
Shane Harema was thrown through a window of the crashed car and onto the footpath.
Baby kiwi caught in trap is put down
Young kiwi fourth found in a gin trap in just a few months.
Council re-inspects pools across district
Less than 20 per cent of pools inspected so far have been compliant.
Woman's home burgled while she was having surgery
Whangārei woman says she is frightened to return home.
Whangārei's coldest May day for 42 years
Northland shivers through coldest day of the year.
Man gets home detention for sexual grooming 13-year-old
Man gets home detention for sexually grooming a 13-year-old girl
Young man dies in Whangārei crash
A 21-year-old man died in a two-car crash south of Whangarei
Stolen electric wheelchair left outside Kamo shop
Stolen electric wheelchair found and returned safely
Grim toll: Five dead in horrific weekend of crashes
Five people have died in crashes on roads around the country so far this weekend.
One dead, eight injured following crash near Whangarei
One person has died following a serious crash in Puwera, south of Whangarei.
ATC cadet surprised at commendation
The cadet stepped in after a girl collapsed at a gliding training course.
Rescue helicopter hit by laser strikes
CAA has eight reports of laser strike from Northland rescue helicopter in three years.
Still no sign of missing wheelchair
Jasmine Fraser is still getting around mostly using her walker.
Shots fired at Whangārei community police station
Shots fired at Whangārei community police station
Kaitāia woman charged with stealing from disability charity can be named
Kaitāia woman charged with stealing from disability charity can be named
Housebound: Thieves steal wheelchair from woman's home
Jasmine Fraser's electric wheelchair was taken from her home early yesterday.
Median rents in Northland hit $400 for the first time
Median rents in Northland in April top $400 for the first time.
Partner of mum who kept daughter as sex slave jailed
Avneensh Sehgal helped the most despised woman in NZ keep a teen girl as a sex slave.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Teacher gave perfume to two students
Man threatened to hang himself outside the principal's office after offending discovered.
Breaking Bad Grandad: Dealer found with drugs, gun, cash
Drug dealer stopped with cash, drugs and loaded firearm in Whangarei street.
Far North crash claims second life
A second woman in a Far North crash that may have involved an overseas driver has died.
What I'm looking for in today's Budget
What should and could be in today's Budget - three views.
Up, up and away - 104-year old goes parasailing in Paihia
Her adventurous spirit still strong, 104-year-old Ella Bayes goes parasailing at Paihia.
Shane Jones takes jab at Air NZ price hike
Shane Jones says Air NZ under cost pressure but needs to up its game.