'He was loud. He was opinionated, and he had a heart of gold': Arthur's Emporium legend remembered
Whangārei icon Arthur Brasting died peacefully on November 10.
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A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.
Whangārei's Getting Out There Expo postponed due to Covid uncertainty
Covid cancel culture hits Whangārei disability sector event.
Aucklanders pumped to travel north to their holiday homes
Bachs and holiday homes in Whangārei fully booked for New Year's eve.
Record number of submissions on Oruku conference centre proposal
More than 5000 submissions on Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre plan
'May as well send up body bags' - Northern iwi leaders on Auckland border call
As of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated.
Editorial: One thing is certain, Covid is here to stay
Covid has been part of our community for a while now.
Northland hotels, motels pin hopes on Auckland border reopening
Uncertainty remains, however, over how the new travel rules will be enforced.
Waipū Welcomes You barn inspires unlikely friendship
Art and friendship arise from the paddock
Almost total moon eclipse visible from Northland tonight
Northland's night sky will show Moon eclipse and clear view of Matariki tonight
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Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre has opening delayed due to Covid
Opening of Whangārei's controversial Hundertwasser Art Centre delayed three months
Far North fire brigades responding to slowly spreading wildfire, larger than a rugby field
The Kaikohe Volunteer Fire Brigade are at the scene of a large wildfire in Awarua.
Maungatūroto homeowner rips burning fan from ceiling to save house
Firefighter urges people to check electrical devices are in working order following fire.
Northland Inc boss quits to move back to Auckland to be with family
Northland Inc CEO Murray Reade has resigned and will return to Auckland early next year
Boats no closer than 300m to marine mammals, and no swimming with dolphins
Sanctuary vital to reverse rapid decline of Bay's bottlenose dolphins, Minister says.
Bay News: Businesses plea to MP, Sir Peter Blake Award winners
News snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North
Northland horticulturist still loves being first to see hibiscus blooms
A love of the unusual leads horticulturist to hibiscus seed imports
Green fingers for a good cause: Garden Tour to support Whangārei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade
Six stunning gardens will be showcased in the Onerahi and Whangārei Heads areas.
Northland's Ken Rintoul sent packing from NZTA board
Board's urban focus leads to 'dopey decisions', a Far North transport leader says.
Region prepares for Auckland influx when border lifts
Double jabs or negative test needed before Northlanders can travel around the country
Tourism leader urges ratepayers to get behind Oruku Landing
Submission for the centre close tomorrow at 5om.
Marine mammal sanctuary bans swimming with dolphins, boats to stay 300m away
DOC says new rules needed to stop rapid decline in Bay of Islands' bottlenose dolphins.
Death of man found at Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls not suspicious, say police
Eighteen search and rescue personnel spent Tuesday scouring Rainbow Falls to find the man.
Health and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandate
Wait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.
Whangārei sculpture Camera Obscura gets accolade from international architecture awards
International accolade for Whangārei's Camera Obscura sculpture
Northland hockey players get vaccine under 'Take 2 for The Team' initiative
Northland sports people lining up to get Covid vaccine.
Comment: My message to the vaccine-hesitant
Lead by example when it comes to vaccination.
WDC taking Government to court over Three Waters plan
The council has taken the rare step of launching legal proceedings against the Government.
Principals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks in
Northland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.
Our Treasures: David Elman shoes are key to NZ's fashion industry
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