Councillor Gavin Benney, former police officer of 30 years, heads the Whangārei District Council youth crime taskforce. Photo / Emily Henderson OPINION Last Friday I went walkabout, visiting various businesses in our CBD. While...

A man who was mistakenly sentencing to an extra three months in jail, and detained 33 days before the error was corrected, has won the right to $11,000 in damages. Stock photo / 123RF...

Police are still investigating a possible hit and run on the southside of the Brynderwyn Hills. Photo / NZME No comment on possible hit and runNorthland police are continuing to investigate the death of...

The Orchard Business & Event Hub is based in Whāngarei. Photo / Supplied It’s another busy week in The Orchard Business & Event Hub, with the hustle and bustle of our resident businesses and...

Police and emergency services at the scene of a car crash on Ngunguru Ford Rd, Whangārei, yesterday afternoon. Photo / Michael Cunningham Two people were injured when a ute crashed into the back of...