World's largest snapper surfcasting competition underway in New Zealand's Far North

'Horrified': Litter of puppies abandoned near Whangārei marina

Two puppies were rushed to a desexing clinic after being found by workers yesterday, but it's feared their littermates did not survive.

Couple conned into giving up PINs, leaving bank cards in letterbox

The Whangārei pair described as "elderly" had tens of thousands of dollars taken from their accounts.

Northland College partners with Ngāpuhi in charter school plan

It is the first state school to publicly reveal it is doing so.

Northland police raid finds grenade among drugs and cash

Officers found a significant amount of methamphetamine, cash and ammunition, as well as the grenade.