Art exchange in Awanui now complete
The mural depicts Awanui's kaitiaki (guardians), which are predominantly birds
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Latest addition to Whangārei Town basin lifted into place - the Rolling Ball Clock
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock takes its place at Town Basin
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'We are living in the renaissance period of Whangārei', says GiraGlob designer
The backstory of Whangārei's GiraGlob - the first of many to be created worldwide.
Odds shorten on Ruatangata hosting $150m Whangārei district airport
More light has been shed on the preferred locations for a new Whangārei district airport.
Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.
Comment: A joint venture that started with a cheeseburger
An octogenarian, a cheeseburger and some "waccy baccy" in this hilarious Kevin Page tale
Loop Rd construction to take at least another three years
Earthworks for a new, southbound lane will start later this year.
News in brief: Power lost to hundreds of homes; Lotto wins; record breaking rainfall in Maungatapere
The latest happenings around Northland.
Tourism hotspot says Government funding is missing its target
Visitor-starved region wants more help as international tourism sector recovers slowly.
Whangārei ratepayers facing 30% water rates rise due to refinery closing
Ratepayers face water price hikes when Refinery closes
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March Wrap
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Shed, boat, car fire sparks multi-plug warning
Blaze broke out at Ōhaeawai, east of Kaikohe, on Saturday afternoon.
Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Northland daily case numbers fall below 500
The latest daily Covid numbers for Northland.
Wanted - have you seen these men?
Northland pair sought after failing to appear in court
NZ's biggest school solar system slashing power bills at Kerikeri High
When the sun's shining the 175kW system produces up to 65 per cent of school's power needs
Rolling Ball Clock latest addition to Whangārei Town Basin sculptures
Whangārei Rolling Ball Clock will finally be lifted into place at the Town Basin
Northland Sports Awards winners announced
Portia Woodman and Tyla Nathan-Wong - Supreme winners.
Sheryl Mai: Removal of Covid vaccine passes welcome
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai reflects on the recent challenges faced locally and nationwide.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Vaccine passes not needed to enter Whangārei Library from April 5
Latest news from Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai.
Foy puts up hand to be Northland's next National candidate
Candidacy for once-safe blue seat will be hotly contested; Matt King sets up new party.
Ruawai fire chief Kevin Evans: The keen duck hunter who saved NZ's brown teal from extinction
Kevin Evans became enamoured with brown teal conservation as a 12yo on a family trip.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Poison alcohol in the letterbox: Man's attempt to solve his own murder
Dave Davan died after drinking port spiked with weedkiller. Who wanted him dead?
'As a parent, it is a really degrading situation, both financially and mentally': Northland mum
Northland kids are missing out on healthy food as the cost is too high for some families.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Pics from Junior Athletics Whangārei's Ribbon Day
Some outstanding results at Junior Athletics Whangārei's Ribbon Day
A Different Light: Thoughts from the disability sector
It's good practice to lean into one's vulnerabilities, says Northland disability advocate.
Is there a better household task than unblocking a drain? Joe Bennett asks
The latest musings from Joe Bennett.
Whangārei District Council can't proceed with plan to change the district's ward system
Commission rejects WDC plan to change way people vote in their councillors.