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Warning over swimming, water contact in Whangārei Town Basin
People and pets should stay out of the water due to an algal bloom.
Race against time pays off as Whangārei Christmas Parade saved and ready to go
Saturday will see the parade in full swing, including fair ground rides, food and crafts
Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga
'It is very much a place for the living.'
A lot of people are culturally bankrupt and want a way to their Māoritanga
Ngāpuhi will rejoice with a massive hui in Auckland at the weekend.
News in brief: Missing elephant statues; police called because of paintball gun
The latest news bites from around the region.
BOI Coastguard dealing with thefts; Bunnings leads language journey
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Quit-smoking organisation inundated with people addicted to vaping
Vapes should not be promoted by Government, trust says.
John Williamson: Our car increase is outstripping our population increase
OPINION: 85,000 new vehicles were registered in the first six moths of 2023.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Special Olympics Whangārei 'woefully short of volunteers'
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
Teams from Far North schools first to third at Aquabots final, win spots at international comp in USA
Far North schools' triple success at Aquabots underwater robot battle
Taipa kids learn about traditional Māori fish traps
Far North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.
Rubbish barge collecting trash from boaties this summer
Rubbish barge back in Bay of Islands for summer
News briefs from the Far North - Shop opens after crash and police want to catch bashers
News snippets from the Far North.
New bans in place for vehicles on some Northland beaches
The change is something many coastal communities have been waiting for, councillors say.
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
Cuts to te reo Māori bonuses for public servants takes 'country back 50 years', iwi member says
It's yet unclear which payments will be cut and where.
$9000 raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s Garden Safari
Vital funds raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s recent Garden Safari
New competition forces drop in Whangārei petrol prices
Petrol has become 10, 15 cents a litre cheaper, says AA, thanks to a new competitor.
News in brief: Santas to take over Hātea Loop; arrest made in case of cards stolen during CPR
The latest news bites from around the region.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Bald Angels helps families in need experience the festive season
The Bald Angels is helping more than 1000 kids experience Christmas this year.
The best place to watch tonight’s rare meteor shower
Hundreds of shooting stars are expected to light the night sky.
Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday
Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Northlanders with information on Kerikeri assault asked to come forward
Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault.
Ngāpuhi calling: 1000 registered, hundreds more expected for iwi hui
Ngāpuhi wants record numbers for weekend hui
Mr T's new mobility scooter
After recovering from his injuries in a hit-and-run in October, Mr T is finally back busking on the streets on his new mobility scooter. Video / Michael Cunningham
Kapiro Rd residents thrilled with council decision to reduce speed limit
Residents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.
Sushi Gallery re-opens after car crashed through shop window
Sushi Gallery Kerikeri owners are relieved to re-open after repair work at their eatery.
Whangārei Cat Rescue tackles cat-astrophic problem
The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.
News briefs from the Far North - lifejacket campaign returns, try edible gardens and scrub fire extinguished
News snippets from the Far North
OPINION: Famous last words - don’t forget the cucumbers
By the time I got home and had carted all the groceries inside I’d had enough.
'Tooth fairy' fined $7k for making dentures for desperate locals
Tooth fairy Claire Wihongi-Matene was fined for low-cost unlicensed denture service.
Kaikohe mental health unit gets sensory room to aid recovery
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families
Kaitāia’s Christmas decoration may yet be put up after safety concerns and confusion
Safety worries behind Kaitāia's lack of Christmas decorations.