Since Beam e-scooters were introduced to Whangārei, ACC claims for e-scooter injuries have soared by more than 400 per cent. Photo / Michael Cunningham There’s been a more than 400 per cent increase in...

A crash closed Hatea Dr this morning. Photo / File Early morning commuters faced delays after a crash closed Hatea Dr early this morning. Police are yet to confirm details of the crash, however,...

A new sign of the times at Omākiwi Cove, Bay of Islands. Photo: LDR / Susan Botting Boaties are from 12 June banned from anchoring across more than 1000 hectares of Bay of Islands...

Four-laning SH1 south of Whangārei, rather than safety sticks, is part of National’s infrastructure plan, MP Shane Reti says. All of us rely on infrastructure in our everyday lives. Having high-quality, modern and resilient...

WDC is asking the public for feedback on its current dog policy and bylaw. Photo / NZME The Whāngarei District Council (WDC) is seeking public feedback on dog rules as part of its review...

On June 1, 71-year-old Kaikohe local Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion that police believe was “sexually motivated” A 52-year-old man was charged with manslaughter in relation to the death last Tuesday,...

In conventional styles of high jumping, as you’d expect, the body’s centre of gravity is heaved up and over the bar, with additional clearance to allow for the flesh surrounding it. Photo / 123rf...

Whau Valley Dam from the air, its main bellmouth spillway showing in the water at right. Photo / WDC A 60-metre slip is threatening the Whangārei Whau Valley Dam’s emergency spillway. The hillside at...

Veon Smith, 48, had been missing since Sunday. Photo / NZ Police The body of Whangārei man Veon Smith who was missing for five days has been found in a popular downtown reserve. The...

A Northlander has won $23,739 in Lotto second division. Lotto winner A player from Northland has won almost $24,000 in Lotto second division on Saturday night. The ticket, sold on MyLotto in Northland, was...