At Whangārei Harbour’s entrance, a small, uninhabited island holds a large mystery. The Frenchman has a baffling door, concreted firmly shut, but Whangārei locals believe they can unlock the riddle. Denise Piper reports. Long-time...

Ragdoll Bailey after he was attacked by roaming dogs. Around 10 cats have gone missing in a small Northland community in the last year, and residents believe they have been killed by roaming dogs....

Totara Cafe was targeted by thieves twice in one week. Photo / Angela Woods Retail crime has been rampant in Whangārei over the last week, with one cafe in Tikipunga burgled twice in four...

Vaping has become an epidemic among young people in Northland. Photo / 123rf Proposals to limit youth vaping are about striking a balance so Northlanders’ ability to quit smoking is not impacted, experts say....

OPINION: I love a good mystery, which is why I look forward to the start of every month, when our Collections Registrar tries to stump us with an object she finds in the collection...

The Northland Hare Krishna community will host its annual Ratha Yatra Festival in Whangārei on Sunday. Northland’s Hare Krishna community will hold its 10th annual Ratha Yatra Festival (Festival of Chariots) through Whangārei tomorrow....

Don’t let the wet weather ruin your long weekend. Photo / Michael Cunningham Weather forecasters have predicted a wet start to the long weekend with rain expected to make an appearance throughout all three...