Whangarei
Hundreds protest water bottling proposal in Whangarei
Traffic was stopped in Whangarei today during the march against plans for a water-bottling operation at Poroti Springs, which have been owned by Maori since the 1890's. Lois Williams reports. Video, Audio
No easy answers for poverty in Northland
About 80 people turned out in Whangarei last night to hear what Northland election candidates had to say about poverty - and how they'd go about fixing it. Audio
Beyond the Beehive #2: Kaikohe, Whangarei
The Whangarei electorate has been a safe National seat. Is that about to change? Homelessness, drug abuse and family violence are among the concerns of voters in Whangarei and Kaikohe. Video, Audio
Northland mental health client found dead
A Whangarei woman is calling for answers from Mental Health services after a woman was found dead in a neighbouring bedsit, possibly weeks after she had died. "It feels so ad hoc," she told RNZ… Audio
Downtown gas leak forces Whangarei evacuations
Several buildings were evacuated about midday after contractors drilled into a gas main.
Whangarei shooting: Man charged with supplying guns
A Northland man has been charged with supplying Quinn Patterson with firearms before he fatally shot two women at his Whangarei property last month.
Drunk log-ship skipper fined $3000
The British captain of a log ship caught drunk at the wheel has been convicted and fined $3000 in Whangarei District Court.
Whangarei shooting: Police ignored complaints, says employer
A local business owner who employed the man who killed two women at a Whangarei property last week says police did nothing after she complained of theft and threats.
Whangarei shooting: firearms bought through TradeMe
Trade Me is aware firearms were purchased through the account of the man who shot and killed two women at a Whangarei property last week, the company says.
Firearm found at Whangarei killer's property
Northland police have found what they think is a firearm, next to the suspected remains of the man who shot two women dead in Whangarei on Wednesday. Video, Audio
Whangarei double shooting: Suspect had been aggressive, victim's friend says
Quinn Patterson, the man suspected of shooting dead two property managers, had been difficult and aggressive, a friend of the women says. Audio
Two women killed in Whangarei
A welfare centre has been set up in Whangarei for the people who live nearby to where a fatal shooting occurred this morning. Video, Audio
Police hunt for gunman on the run after shooting
Two women were shot dead when they went to inspect a property in Whareora, near Whangarei this morning. A man is believe to be inside the house, which is on fire. RNZ reporter Lois Williams has the… Audio
Cyclist hit by truck near Whangarei dies
A 21-year-old cyclist has died after being hit by a truck on SH1 north of Whangarei.
Woman living in leaky bus put up in motel
A Whangarei woman forced to live in a leaky bus as she recovered from surgery is now safe and warm in a local motel.
Whangarei's Hundertwasser Art Centre hits funding goal
The planned art centre has now got the funds for work to begin, with the government pledging up to $3 million to the project.
'I can't get a place': Northland woman turns to life in a leaky bus
A lack of affordable housing in Whangarei is forcing people to live in cars, tents and buses, which a local GP says is damaging their health.
Hundertwasser all but over the line with $3.5m grant
The dream of a Hundertwasser art centre for Whangarei is now almost certain to come true, courtesy of a big grant from Lotteries.
Lions fans in Whangarei for game day
Lions fans have arrived in Whangarei ahead of the team's first match tomorrow. Mayor Sheryl Mai says it's a great boost for the city. Video, Audio
Gatland v Gatland in first game of Lions tour in Whangarei
It's going to be Gatland vs Gatland this weekend - after Lions coach Warren Gatland's son was named in the provincial barbarians side taking on the tourists. Video, Audio