How an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed down
Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.
Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
Emergency services were called about 4.50pm on Thursday.
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.
Employed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.
The review is required under new government legislation.
Kāinga - Little Stories of Hikurangi is on show until Sunday.
Scammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.
The latest news bites from around the region.
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
Northlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.
Taipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.
Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.
Northland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.
OPINION: We are a region that’s long been struggling when it comes to our health needs.
Dog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.
Opinion: What were Dolly Parton and Batman doing at the pub?
The new book focuses on life as a Palagi-Samoan Kiwi.
An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.
News snippets from around the Far North.
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
The man allegedly smashed one child's head into a wall so many times, it broke.
Homeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.
The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.
The visitors made a staggering 124 tackles by halftime compared with Canterbury’s 42.
The Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.
Justices leave court for more peaceful surrounds.