A few days later, I’m reading about our Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, using the phrase “retard comment” in Parliament. It was in Question Time, during which NZ First leader Peters had to withdraw...

Though her boss chose her flight, she said it was a convenient and reasonable airline which allowed people more choice. “It’s easier when you’ve got work stuff on,” she said. “There’s more choice.” Fellow...

Biosecurity New Zealand tested multiple snapper samples at its animal health laboratory and has not found any exotic or emerging diseases in the sick fish, Fisheries NZ acting director science and information Rich Ford...

Dame Naida Glavish at the 2022 Dargaville protest against Kaipara District Council canning karakia from the start of council meetings. Photo: NZME via LDR Prominent Māori leader Dame Naida Glavish is calling for Kaipara...

Police are investigating yet another unexplained death in Northland, after a body was found in Ruakākā. Photo / NZME Police are investigating yet another unexplained death in Northland, after a body was found in...

A teenager arrested in Kerikeri allegedly pretended to be police by using flashing red and blue lights to stop female drivers. A teen was arrested in Kerikeri for impersonating police by using red and...

A group of men armed with a gun and an axe charged into the Noel Leeming store on 4 August and stole a number of items. Photo: Screenshot / Google Maps A Northland man...

NorthChamber chief executive Darryn Fisher has resigned from his role and will step down on October 4. NorthChamber CEO resigns NorthChamber chief executive Darryn Fisher has resigned from his role and will step down...

We are now able to get on with repairing essential infrastructure around our district. Planning and construction will be happening over the next three years. We all know the Whangārei District is growing fast....

Her diagnosis of colorectal cancer was delayed by two years after doctors at her general practice and Whangārei Hospital ED misdiagnosed her symptoms as piles. She suffered from stomach pain and altered bowel movements,...