12-year-old steals car, drives 115km
Police laid road spikes at Puhoi after trailing the child from south of Whangarei.
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Sky closes office, leaves note in window
Sky says falling revenue and subscriber numbers contributed to Whangarei office closure.
Tight race for revived waka ama trophy
Revival of gruelling event is keeping the spirit of one of the sport's NZ founders alive.
Principal backs teacher caught with porn
Primary school principal (pictured) backs teacher who shared porn images as a 'joke'.
Rugby coach facing 53 child sex charges
The man pleaded not guilty to charges including sexual connection and indecent assault.
Classic Kiwi play retold in Te Reo Maori
The thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.
Man cut out of car following crash
The man was trapped when the car ended up in a ditch off Whangarei Heads Road.
Northland house slides down road
A house has been condemned after a section of road slumped in Cyclone Cook's rain.
Cyclone Cook: House condemned after slip near Tutukaka
One house has been condemned after rain from Cyclone Cook caused a road slip.
'P babies' are now at primary school
Children suffering from exposure to meth in the womb are arriving at schools.
Two homicides, two fugitives at large
Police are hunting two men as they investigate two separate homicide investigations.
Family plots meet Whangarei burial trends
New family plots being developed at Maunu Cemetery to meet burial trend's demand.
Maori art part of HAC impresses PM
Prime Minister admires the Wairau Maori Art Museum part of the HAC project.
Fire contained at Marsden Point oil refinery
A fire has broken out under the furnace at the Marsden Point oil refinery in Whangarei.
Woman collapses at Whangarei rugby club
A woman is in a serious condition after collapsing at a Whangarei rugby club.
Woman had sex with under-age boy
Whangarei woman convicted for having sexual relations with a boy under 16.
Black Power member sought in gang death
Police are hunting Walter Reid Ngaau who has warrant to arrest for murder.
Two charged over alleged cash kickbacks
Two people have been charged over alleged kickbacks at two Manukau Maori organisations.
Three arrested in relation to murder
Police have arrested three people in relation to the murder of John Henry Harris.
Police increase patrols after robberies
Police reassure shop owners and public they are actively trying to catch the offenders.
Whangarei equestrian to bring winning horse home
A Northland horsewoman will be bringing home the horse she tamed within 3 hours.
Horsewoman's talent shines in rough ride
Horsewoman puts on amazing display with wild colt to win $142,278 at show in America.
China link with road and rail questioned
Claims and counterclaims rife about China Rail's link to infrastructure projects in North.
Downpours predicted for many areas
Weather for Adele's concert tonight forecast to be worst of star's three Auckland dates.
50 rape survivors need for exhibition
A sexual-abuse survivor is calling for other victims to break the taboo.
Four liquor outlets caught out in sting
Four liquor outlets in Northland have been caught selling booze to minors.
Refinery wants deeper channel in harbour
Refining NZ says it needs to deepen Whangarei Harbour's channel but iwi are not sure.
Dairy owner chases man wielding a gun
Whangarei police increase patrols after three aggravated robberies in 15 days.
Summer's encore: How your week looks
A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.
Finally! A sunny weekend is on the cards
The weekend will be mainly fine across the country.
Northland sets new median house price
A strong February has seen Northland's house prices hit a record median.