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Man spends nearly 12 hours up tree during stand off with Whangārei police: A 40-year-old man was arrested after a lengthy police stand-off which involved the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/11/14/man-spends-nearly-12-hours-up-tree-during-stand-off-with-whangarei-police/
Nathan Fenton granted parole almost 20 years after murder of Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/nathan-fenton-granted-parole-almost-20-years-after-murder-of-whangarei-teen-mairina-dunn/MPOWAP27C5FOTHM7LPULPVKYPE/
MetService criticised by coroner – questions the point of their hourly forecasts: Fifteen-year-old Karnin Petera died in 2023 during a Whangārei Boys' caving ...
1news.co.nz/2026/11/10/metservice-criticised-by-coroner-questions-the-point-of-their-hourly-forecasts/
Police patrol car involved in three-vehicle crash in Whangārei: Standard procedure means the crash will be investigated.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/police-patrol-car-involved-in-three-vehicle-crash-in-whangarei/BPGDRLNWLNCJPNECESQE5Y4BWA/
$100m in Whangārei ratepayer-funded assets earmarked for transfer: Hundertwasser Centre, marinas among the assets proposed for transfer.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/100m-in-whangarei-ratepayer-funded-assets-earmarked-for-transfer/RWGVQEFVVBAY3LZF7PP7FYI4JM/
Black Ferns too good for vastly-improved France in second Test: New Zealand scored three tries in the final 13 minutes to seal a 31-12 win in Whangārei ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/24/black-ferns-too-good-for-vastly-improved-france-in-second-test/
What’s your local? Where (and what) election candidates like to eat in their electorate
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-10-2026/whats-your-local-where-and-what-candidates-like-to-eat-in-their-electorate
Election 2026: Q&A with Labour’s Whangārei candidate Dr Gary Payinda: Labour's Whangārei candidate Dr Gary Payinda answers questions from around Northland.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/election-2026-qa-with-labours-whangarei-candidate-dr-gary-payinda/AHAVLBRE2JASBCXPVA6FHN272E/
Black Ferns v France: Ruahei Demant returns from injury for first test in Hamilton
nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/black-ferns/black-ferns-v-france-ruahei-demant-returns-from-injury-for-first-test-in-hamilton/XP6UZOPWMJEB3NLYKXUPIVFOQ4/
Supporters hope for 11th-hour reprieve for Whangārei rugby ground rough sleepers: Whangārei residents opposed to council plans to evict rough sleepers from a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/regions_northland/1786322/supporters-hope-for-11th-hour-reprieve-for-whangarei-rugby-ground-rough-sleepers
Whangārei homeless man’s death highlights need for housing and support services: Jacob Howan says Whangārei has a particular gap in the provision of emergency ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/whangarei-homeless-mans-death-highlights-need-for-housing-and-support-services/HCDSML5Q3VG6LK2EUQQTUZALNI/
Whangārei woman completes 1000 consecutive ultra-marathons: Criminal defence lawyer Shannon-Leigh Litt ran 51km everyday for two years and nine months ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/28/whangarei-woman-completes-1000-consecutive-ultra-marathons/
Otago Spirit willing but Northland into final: Otago Spirit willing but Northland into final
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/otago-spirit-willing-but-northland-into-final-nm27h4wo
BusinessDesk Sep 20
Paid articlePaywall New NCSC survey shows businesses increasingly fearful of cyber attack: Hackers wanted about US$1,200 (NZ$2,096) from one Whangārei-based bookkeeping business ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/new-ncsc-survey-shows-businesses-increasingly-fearful-of-cyber-attack
Whangārei busker Te Wairongoa Paniona, known as Mr T, has died aged 67.
🔗 'Beautiful soul': Mr T's grin, guitar and kindness leave mark on Whangārei
Strengthening El Niño starting to be felt across Northland: El Niño conditions strengthened considerably during August and have shown the strongest warming trend ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/18/strengthening-el-nino-starting-to-be-felt-across-northland/
Police name Whangārei man
found dead in Hātea River
🔗 'Our condolences': Police name Whangārei man found dead in Hātea River
National's Whangārei candidate's not toeing every line: The Sure Things: Shane Reti's heir apparent is not quite what you'd expect: he ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/14/nationals-whangarei-candidates-not-toeing-every-line/
A $18.5m carpark extension has also been completed at Whangārei Hospital.
🔗 New $35m Child Health Centre opens at Whangārei Hospital, sod turned at rebuild site
Whangārei Airport neighbours say noise still disrupts their sleep.
🔗 'Jolted awake again': Airport noise complaints stay steady despite drop in incidents
Thief rides off with Whangārei gallery's sculpture tucked under arm: The wooden artwork was unbolted from its stone base outside the Hundertwasser Art Centre and ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/01/thief-rides-off-with-whangarei-gallerys-sculpture-tucked-under-arm/
A student at Whangārei Girls' High School was allegedly confronted on Lupton Ave.
🔗 Student left shaken after armed man allegedly steals her car outside school
Whangārei Boys High School Year 10 students rostered home due to staff illness: An entire year group at Whangārei Boys High School is at home today because too ...
rnz.co.nz/news/health/1150318/whangarei-boys-high-school-year-10-students-rostered-home-due-to-staff-illness
Whangārei patient had half a metre of bowel removed after wound ruptured.
🔗 Former Whangārei Hospital patient joins calls for accountability
Colin Probst says he can only use one type of machine at Whangārei Hospital.
🔗 Patient 'dead scared' dialysis will be missed again due to machine availability
Person found dead at scene of crash near Whangārei
🔗 Person found dead at scene of crash near Whangārei
That is despite the much smaller Whangārei Hospital already struggling with extremely high patient numbers this winter.
🔗 ‘Huge demand on services’: North Shore ambulance patients diverted to Whāngarei
Police tracked a stolen Toyota Aqua from Whangārei to Manurewa.
🔗 Three youths in custody after reckless ride in stolen car across two cities
Card Merchant Whangārei is considering expanding after three years of growth.
🔗 Whangārei CBD: Trading card shop’s winning formula brings Whangārei players together
The Whangārei actor wants his story to inspire other Northlanders to dream big.
🔗 From Northland to Nolan: Stephen Murphy's Hollywood odyssey
Dashcam footage sought after fatal crash near Whangārei
🔗 Dashcam footage sought after fatal crash near Whangārei
'Huge demand on services': North Shore ambulance patients diverted to Whāngarei
rnz.co.nz/news/health/984370/huge-demand-on-services-north-shore-ambulance-patients-diverted-to-whangarei
Controversial fast-track development north of Auckland gets approval: The $1.2 billion Delmore project has been approved subject to conditions that could see ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/10/controversial-fast-track-development-north-of-auckland-gets-approval/
'Dumping ground for Auckland's wastewater?' Waste plan sparks outrage: A Tai Tokerau community leader fears a proposal to truck wastewater from a fast-tracked ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/01/dumping-ground-for-aucklands-wastewater-waste-plan-sparks-outrage/
Principal’s Day celebration highlights Whangārei principal Pat Newman’s remarkable comeback
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/hora-hora-principal-pat-newman-continues-after-leg-amputation/KHTQPXBNXBHE7KBNIHFYUUPQVE/
White Cross Whangārei will expand its hours, with the aim of being 24/7 by mid-2027.
🔗 Whangārei urgent care to expand as patients queue out the door
BusinessDesk Jul 28
Paid articlePaywall Whangārei disposal could cost Delmore more than $9,000 a day: Tankering treated wastewater from the first stage of a proposed north Auckland subdivision to ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/whangarei-disposal-could-cost-delmore-more-than-9000-a-day
A Whangārei jury found Shayne Dempster guilty on three charges.
🔗 'You’re not leaving here alive': Man Up worker sentenced for threats, assault of wife
Whangārei officer's use of sponge round barrel during arrest unjustified - IPCA: The watchdog today released its findings into the 2023 incident ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/30/whangarei-officers-use-of-sponge-round-barrel-during-arrest-unjustified-ipca/
Two key sections from Te Hana to Whangārei are now on a future pipeline list.
🔗 Northland urged not to be forgotten as Govt puts expressway plans in slow lane
Whangārei’s CCTV network has more than 200 cameras across public spaces.
🔗 Facial recognition cameras urged for Whangārei city centre
Starship surgeons removed 20cm of boy's damaged bowel, which Whangārei Hospital missed.
🔗 Health NZ admits failings in toddler’s care before 20cm of bowel removed
Govt grants Golden Bay Cement up to $60m to keep Northland plant running: The deal, announced by Fletcher Building today, is intended to provide certainty for ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/20/govt-grants-golden-bay-cement-up-to-60m-to-keep-northland-plant-running/
'Intimidated': Whangārei woman sceptical of crime crackdown: Joanne Verryt says a drunk man exposed himself to her in a brazen daytime incident in central ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/20/intimidated-whangarei-woman-sceptical-of-crime-crackdown/
BusinessDesk Jul 15
The Government's postponement of further planning and construction of the Northland Expressway, including the “critical” Brynderwyn alternative ... Show more
Concern for vulnerable Brynderwyn route as Northland Expressway rephased
Concern for vulnerable Brynderwyn route as Northland Expressway rephased
The birds were discovered on Pataua South Beach near Whangārei on July 4.
🔗 Tests clear bird flu risk after 21 seabirds found dead on Northland beach
Follow the action as the Blues Women and Chiefs Manawa clash in Whangārei.
🔗 Chiefs Manawa chase first win of season against Blues Women
Stuff Jul 08
‘I don't need to do this job’: a peek inside a public meeting with Christopher Luxon
stuff.co.nz/politics/361003598/luxon-i-dont-need-do-job-peak-inside-public-meeting-pm
Woman's mission to rid Whangārei shops of meth pipes: Jodie Rameka, 25, said glass methamphetamine pipes were sold in every $2 shop she had visited ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/29/womans-mission-to-rid-whangarei-shops-of-meth-pipes/
Suspected grenade discovered on ship in Whangārei port
🔗 Suspected grenade discovered on ship in Whangārei port
Police enquiries after person seriously injured at Whangārei party: A person was taken to hospital in a critical condition after police were called to a property ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/04/police-enquiries-after-person-seriously-injured-at-whangarei-party/
Former Whangārei Coin Saver owner Snehal Patel accused of blackmail and migrant exploitation
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/former-whangarei-coin-saver-owner-snehal-patel-accused-of-blackmail-and-migrant-exploitation/CCZF7F3JL5BCXOSNDH7VQVP3OA/
Calls to hide meth pipes in Whangārei shops after child’s question sparks concern.
🔗 Meth pipes in plain sight: Whangārei woman calls for change
School bus crash in Whangārei, no injuries reported
🔗 School bus crash in Whangārei, no injuries reported
Logging truck crash causes delays on SH1 south of Whangārei
🔗 Logging truck crash causes delays on SH1 south of Whangārei
Whangārei bird rescue centre fined by DoC after social media post reveals member of public holding a kiwi
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/whangarei-bird-rescue-founders-fined-by-doc-after-kiwi-handling/YNQQ22S2INFJZBTHDRMGNZWSTA/
Seventy-five people aged over 65 are living rough in Whangārei.
🔗 Housing costs driving elderly to homelessness
Teen charged after imitation firearm incident in Whangārei
🔗 Teen charged after imitation firearm incident in Whangārei
Arrest made following serious assault of 75-year-old in Whangārei: Police have arrested a 22-year-old following the serious assault outside a Riverside Drive ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/08/arrest-made-following-alleged-assault-of-75-year-old-in-whangarei/
Former Whangārei agent Danny de Graaf has left his home city for Queensland. #HeraldPremium 🔗 'Most interested to see the company records': Liquidators probe real estate agent's debt
Volunteer Rochelle Ford marks 20 years of saving native birds at Whangārei centre.
🔗 From baby chicks to wild ruru - 20 years volunteering at Whangārei bird rescue centre
Police rush Whangārei driver to hospital after emergency stop: Officers pulled over weaving car while searching for a suspect – only to discover the driver was ...
1news.co.nz/2026/05/29/police-rush-whangarei-driver-to-hospital-after-emergency-stop/
The 158-bed ward tower is the final piece in the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment.
🔗 'Very welcome news': Whangārei Hospital secures long-overdue upgrade
BusinessDesk May 28
Paid articlePaywall Budget 2026: A $7b capital spend on roads, rail, warships, and hospitals: The 2026 Budget will put a $6.8 billion capital package towards a Waikato expressway ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/budget-2026/budget-2026-a-7b-capital-spend-on-roads-rail-warships-and-hospitals
Winston Peters made the announcement as part of a speech in Whangārei on Sunday.
🔗 NZ First wants Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point
NZ First wants Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point: Winston Peters made the announcement as part of a speech in Whangārei on Sunday afternoon.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/596186/nz-first-wants-special-economic-zone-at-marsden-point
The Whangārei man suffered a brain bleed and was knocked out for at least a minute.
🔗 Beaten in broad daylight: 74yo man allegedly coward-punched outside fish and chip shop
A car was shot at less than 300m from a local primary school in late April.
🔗 Police seek information about sedan over Whangārei shooting
'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police
odt.co.nz/news/national/call-all-blacks-member-public-tackles-man-fleeing-police
The 17-year-old is due in the Whangārei Youth Court tomorrow on two charges.
🔗 Teen allegedly caught shoplifting at Ōkara store found with ammunition in car
Paid articlePaywall Society Insider: Whangārei National candidate Lloyd Budd has the backing of Sir John Key and Paula Bennett
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/society-insider-whangarei-national-candidate-lloyd-budd-has-the-backing-of-sir-john-key-and-paula-bennett/premium/IASUD6I6ABE6PBIT3GBFN2AKAE/
Whangārei teen Oliver Ball has earned a $28,000 First Foundation scholarship for Waikato.
🔗 On The Up: He once struggled to read — now he’s the first in his family to go to university
Whangārei-based firm McKay was targeted by ransomware group Mnt6.
🔗 One hacked device, big warning: Why firms need a cyber attack recovery plan
Where to eat in Whangārei – an insider’s guide: Co-owner of Local Talent Taverna Girish Karkera shares his favourite stop for sourdough and the casual Filipino ...
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/02-05-2026/where-to-eat-in-whangarei-an-insiders-guide
Are you doing enough to protect local wildlife from your cat?: We’re a nation of cat lovers, with one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the world – and ...
rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/pets/are-you-doing-enough-to-protect-local-wildlife-from-your-cat
Whangārei's Malcolm and Lorraine Walker will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Tuesday.
🔗 They met at a dance – 70 years later, they haven’t missed a beat
Only two adults took 17 Whangārei Boys’ High students into Abbey Caves.
🔗 'This was a harrowing experience': Assistant on fatal caving trip said staff did the best they could
Cracks in Te Matau a Pohe bridge welds prompt Whangārei shutdown: The $32m rolling bascule bridge will close from 6am May 10 to 6am May 11 for repairs.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/cracks-in-te-matau-a-pohe-bridge-welds-prompt-whangarei-shutdown/L7KX7V4USFHOZGQJTRPLNYAJPQ/
BusinessDesk May 04
Paid articlePaywall Northland corporates call on Government to provide expressway certainty: Major Northland corporates and district mayors are backing road tolls to help fund the ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/infrastructure/northland-corporates-call-on-government-to-provide-expressway-certainty