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Car thought to be going at least 180km/h flies over, hurtles into Whangārei house

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Denise Piper |Brodie Stone

Fortunately the occupant was not home when this damage was caused by the Kensington car crash. Photos / Denise PiperSheer luck is all that stopped residents from being seriously hurt by a car crash, which badly damaged a Whangārei property. Whangārei resident Ruby, who asked that her surname not be used, was sleeping in her unit in Millers Lane, Kensington, when she was woken by a thud late last night.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone |Denise Piper

Sufferers of breast cancer, PTSD, depression, anxiety and chronic pain gathered outside the court at Whangārei on Monday to protest against cannabis charges faced by well-known “green fairy” Paul ‘Gandalf’ Smith. The 66-year-old faces three charges of cultivating cannabis, dealing cannabis and possessing cannabis for supply. If found guilty, Smith, who is from the Far North, could face up to eight years in prison.
Woman's death not suspicious, police say

Jan 19, 2025 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Brodie Stone

The death of a woman in Whangārei is not being treated as suspicious, police say. A post-mortem examination was carried out today after she was located unresponsive at a Moody Avenue property shortly before 5pm on Saturday. Police said the woman’s death, previously treated as unexplained, will be referred to the Coroner. A family member of the woman declined to speak to the Northern Advocate when approached on Monday.
Whau Valley ‘unexplained’ death: Whangārei residents remain in the dark

Jan 19, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone

A police cordon was in place at a house on Moody Avenue, Whau Valley in Whangārei on Sunday after a woman's body was found. Photo / Brodie StoneA post-mortem examination is being carried out today following the unexplained death of a woman in Whangārei. The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property shortly before 5pm on Saturday. Residents concerned about the woman’s death remain in the dark as police have not released any further information.
Kawakawa water mains break following overnight downpours

Jan 19, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone

After a wet and windy night the water mains broke in Kawakawa. Residents are being supplied water through tankers. Photo / Tania WhyteHeavy downpours overnight caused the water mains in Kawakawa to break, leaving many people without water. Four tankers are currently stationed around the township to supply water to residents free of charge. Far North District Council contractors are on site to fix the pipe, which is located up a steep bank. The break is said to have occurred at about 9pm last night.
Heavy rain watch upgraded to warning, thunderstorms and strong winds to come

Jan 19, 2025 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Brodie Stone

A heavy rain warning has been issued for Northland as part of the region experiences more rainfall in a day than it has all month. MetService meteorologist Clare O’Connor said in the last 24 hours Kerikeri recorded 50mm of rain. “That’s more rain than they’ve recorded in the last 30 days altogether.”Heavy rain is expected from 3pm today until 10am tomorrow. MetService also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for 11pm today until 8am tomorrow.
Northland weather: Region under heavy rain and strong wind watch, could be upgraded to warning

Jan 18, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone

Forecast heavy rain and strong winds have prompted weather watches that could become warnings for the Northland region early this week. Photo / Michael CunninghamHeavy rain and strong winds are expected to put summer on the backburner in Northland early this week. The region moves into a heavy rain watch from 7am Monday until 10am Tuesday, and a strong wind watch is also in place from 1am until 8am Tuesday.
Rawene teen Boysie-James Siosiua, 13, rescued from Hokianga Harbour

Jan 17, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone

Boysie-James Siosiua, 13, was rescued from the Hokianga Harbour after trying to retrieve a basketball. Photo / Sean Butler, Villa Media Photography and VideographyAn attempt to retrieve a wayward basketball turned into a near miss when a 13-year-old was pulled from the Hokianga Harbour in the Far North on Tuesday. Boysie-James Siosiua was with a group of mates near the wharf in Rawene about to go for a swim when their basketball fell into the water.
Rolled truck blocks SH12 in Taheke, Northland

Jan 16, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone

Sign InSubscribeAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. The road is blocked at Taheke, southwest of Kaikohe, due to a crash. Photo / NZMEA rolled truck has blocked SH12 near Taheke, between Kaikohe and Waima in Northland. Police said the single vehicle crash was reported after 11am. No injuries had been reported and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes. The crash is just west of Puha Rd.“The road is expected to be blocked for an extended period of time,” a spokesperson said.
Vehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in Raumanga

Jan 16, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Police are investigating after reports of shots being fired in Raumanga, Whangārei, overnight. Photo / NZMEPolice are investigating after reports of shots being fired at a property in Whangārei overnight. About 11.20pm police received reports a group of people were arguing and gunshots were heard at a Raumanga property. Two vehicles then reportedly left the Hedley Place property, a spokesperson said.