Roof repairs put parking under pressure at Whangārei Town Basin
Town Basin businesses are receiving a new roof, but the spotlight is on a lack of parking.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWhangarei
News in brief: Public memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
'It was very scary' Brothers flee burning yacht in the nick of time
Brothers use dinghy to get to shore after their boat catches fire in the Bay of Islands.
One hundred games not out for Taniwha mascot
Taniwha mascot to run for his 100th game against Manawatu in Kaikohe.
Playwright hopes Northlanders recall positives about Covid lockdown
Playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen explains why people should reflect on Covid lockdowns.
Northland leak 52 points against Tasman Mako in Nelson
Two must-win games for Northland to make the Bunnings Warehouse NPC play-offs.
Sheryl Mai: Reflecting on the past nine years as Mayor of Whangārei
We have achieved a lot in the past nine years.
Junior football teams turn out for Aimee Lindsay memorial games
Around 65 teams turned up to play in honour of Aimee Lindsay.
Northlander marches in procession taking Queen's casket to final resting place
Northlander Anya Ruri marches in procession taking Queen's casket to Westminster Abbey.
Long weekend tragedy: Person dies on rural Northland property
A St John spokesperson said they were alerted just after 2pm.
Full field for Northland's Ruakākā Races today
Trainer Tony Pike hopes Ruakākā will kickstart his bid for a second Group 1 title.
John Carter wraps up 55-year career in local, central government
Staff recall Mayor's 2am emails, boundless energy and enthusiasm, and "dad jokes".
New social housing development planned for prime Whangārei site
Kāinga Ora embarks on a major social housing build and re-development in Whangārei.
Joe Bennett: All's fair in love and war - and school prize-giving
The lack of fairness in school prizegivings is baffling
Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps
Somehow, we must once again take pride in being in control of our own life.
Northland principals welcome new equity funding
Principals are happy to receive extra equity funding they first asked for 20 years ago.
Delays crossing Brynderwyns south of Whangārei next week while slip repaired
Slip on south side of Brynderwyn Hill, south of Whangārei, was caused by recent weather.
House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival
Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.
Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances
Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.
Jonny Wilkinson: Survey asks how accessible is the Hundertwasser building?
What do you think about the accessibility of the Hundertwasser building or nearby areas?
Our Treasures: Printing press shows how quickly technology has changed
The ornate print an entire newspaper page with one pull of a lever.
Northland news in brief: Daylight Saving starts; Candidate says don't vote for me; and more
News snippets from Northland.
Latest news from Northland Bowls Centre by Gwen Lawson
News from Northland's bowls scene
Council U-turns on controversial Kerikeri boat ramp project
Councillors say they've been subjected to threats and hate mail over reclamation proposal.
Opponents of Northland Rescue Helicopter move want judicial review of the decision
WDC hit with legal challenge to rescue helicopter shift ahead of last meeting of this term
Memorial football festival planned for Aimee Lindsay
Lindsay, a promising young footballer, died suddenly in 2019.
News snippets from Northland
Canopy Bridge goes green to mark cerebral palsy awareness.
Artists bring (plant) life into Whangārei CBD
The interactive art installation at the Strand Mall will run until October 7.
Grate trial uncovers true scale of Northland's litter to sea problem
Full scale of litter to ocean problem in Northland revealed
Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times
Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.
Legal battle brewing: Luxury resort heads to High Court over coffee plantation
Carrington Resort takes man to court over plans to establish a coffee plantation.
'For a minute I thought I had parked it elsewhere': Huge rise in car theft claims
One Whangārei woman saw teenagers driving her car around town after it was stolen.
Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest
DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki