Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai
Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai talks about her time as Mayor and her plans for the future with husband Mike Regan
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Roads falling away: Politicians embark on road trips around the Far North to view damage
Politicians have flocked to the Far North to survey state highways and roads 'in crisis'.
'Thank you for making me who I am': Outgoing mayor Sheryl Mai
Mayor Sheryl Mai leaves crunchies, rocks and alligators behind as she steps down.
Briefs: Meet mayoral candidates, BOI Marina receives Clean Marina certificate
Catch up on news from around the region.
1653 new Covid cases, 254 people in hospital and 12 deaths
Community cases, hospitalisations and deaths are all declining.
Harry Tam wants apology after wrongful lockdown implication
'I got named. If anyone should be getting an apology it should be me.'
Transitional and long-term housing in Far North at breaking point
Motels filling up, housing needs revisit, says local housing provider
Awesome discoveries abound; just look around
A geologist weighs in on a Far North man's fascinating find near a crater on his farm.
Herekino man hears the first call of the Shining Cuckoo
Shining Cuckoo heard in Herekino last week
Women's Rugby World Cup put in the frame
Fans can purchase tickets through QR codes on nation themed frames along the Hatea Loop.
Afourer mandarin boosts citrus range
Afourer mandarin variety expected to produce 500 tonnes for T&G Fresh in Kerikeri by 2025
Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
Researcher says boarding schools need to create a sense of belonging and care.
Tai Tokerau waka ama athletes clock of medals at world sprint champs
Te Tai Tokerau waka ama athletes returned victorious after competing in the world champs.
Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.
Bay News: Get the jump on your fears and go skydiving
A weekly catch-up on news from the Bay of Islands
A cut above the rest: Heller Sharp Blacks take bronze at world champs
A pair of Northland butchers have made their mark on the profession's world stage.
Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
Carter says people have always been at the heart of what he does.
Inside the police file: Documents detail hunt for Covid-positive women
Determined efforts to find women offer insights into a police 'manhunt'.
Lockdown blunder: Woman at centre of public storm wants 'exceptional apology' from Govt
Woman and her family 'harassed and persecuted by authorities, public' after false claims.
'A new stage of the pandemic' - cases, hospitalisations and deaths falling
There are 1793 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.
The 'sex workers' who weren't and a blunder that sent region into lockdown; How Hipkins, PM responded
The Prime Minister and Chris Hipkins faced media in Auckland today.
Children refuse to eat school lunches, despite push from government
They're making lunches too complicated says one Far North school mum
Comment: Nuanced approach from managers can help tackle quiet quitting
For many employees, work is no longer a central focus
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
Exclusive: Women's trip north - the 'sex workers' who weren't; Govt blunder sent region into lockdown
Covid-positive women had valid business, were not prostitutes or linked to gangs - police.
Opinion: Five reasons for generally supporting the co-governance process
Co-governance in the health sector will surely help improve health outcomes for Māori.
National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Far North mayoral candidates speak out at Kaikohe meeting
Local decision-making, Three Waters reforms and lack of transparency among the hot topics.
Poor Knights Crossing paddlers power through tough conditions
The rescue boat was kept busy as competitors traversed the 30km stretch of open ocean.
2035 new Covid cases, 273 people in hospital and 12 deaths
Health officials also reported 12 Covid-related deaths, including one person in their 20s.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Three Waters Better Off funding: $16m potentially for Kaipara community hubs
Kaipara Mayor says the funding doesn't stop the council speaking out about Three Waters.