Increasing numbers of prisoners with gang affiliations, a history of violence or a disorder are being blamed for prison repair costs growing. Department of Corrections figures show the cost of fixing intentional damage at...

Whangārei ED nurses say management has been banking on the nurses’ goodwill to fill gaps the staff roster for too long and now they refuse to work extra shifts. Photo / Getty Images This...

Brentwood Avenue’s 18-month magnolia battle has seen a major coup with Whangārei District Council (WDC) approving the removal of the trees. The WDC permission for the Kamo residents is, however, subject to them getting...