However, St John disputes the claims and says the petition circulating “contains various inaccuracies”. The Volkswagen first-response vehicles have the same clinical tools as standard ambulances, and are designed to handle rural conditions, St...

The black Nissan Pathfinder SUV that police say is linked to the weekend incident. Photo: Supplied / NZ police Police have found the car linked to a shooting in Whangārei, which damaged an elderly...

It was granted to NEST days before its 2013 Kensington lease expired in July 2023. Last year the helicopter went on 1106 missions, which meant more than 2000 flights in and out of the...

Scholarship aims include building Te Tai Tokerau Māori capacity and helping students pursue further education, encouraging greater tertiary education uptake in environmental protection, and encouraging mātauranga Māori research and education. The annual scholarships include...

Cocurullo said the Northland mayoral forum was renewing its commitment to economic growth after the decision. The forum comprises Whangārei Mayor Cocurullo, Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson, and Northland Regional...

“I described this incident and likened it to the Mike Tyson [and Evander Holyfield] fight when he bit his ear off because that’s what you did.” Samantha Baker, 35, appeared for sentencing in the...

Tipene said the 10-year contract was a welcome one considering the last time Te Kāpehu Whetū operated under the charter model it was switched back quickly. The switch hurt the school community, she said....

The guilty pleas were entered by the school board’s lawyer in Whangārei District Court. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf The board of a Northland high school has pleaded guilty to two charges of...

The tenant denied the incidents alleged in the notices, but tribunal adjudicator Nicholas Blake said evidence provided was sufficient to show they “more than likely than not” happened – as per the Tenancy Tribunal’s...

Overton said damage inside and outside the home was “consistent” with bullets from a firearm. Police are now appealing for help finding the person or people who fired the shots. ”We would also like...