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'It’s like an adventure' Family sailing across the world embrace Whangārei life
The voyage has not been without its challenges.
Joe Bennett: Let’s hear it for the house sparrow
Perhaps the most famous sparrow of all is an imaginary one.
'You are a monster': Victim of stepfather’s sexual abuse speaks out as family disown her
Man jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.
Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.
Dazzling lights, festive inflatables, a snow globe: Your 2023 Christmas Lights Trail guide
Get your dose of Christmas cheer by checking out the hordes of homes lit up.
Family share sense of relief as man charged in relation to fatal Panguru dog attack
Neville Thomson died on August 4 last year after he was attacked by six dogs at his home.
Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister
The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Seniors ASAP Trust 'absolutely overwhelmed' by demand for elder abuse help
Everyone can play a part in preventing or stopping elder abuse, the trust says.
New Zealand’s first rabies death reveals horror of disease
Filipino man died from rabies in New Zealand in March.
Move to lower speed limits hitting bumps after Government changes announced
“The work should still be happening regardless.”
Drivers urged to make better decisions after man stopped twice on same night over legal breath alcohol limit
“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”
Plumes of smoke drift across harbour as rubbish fire burns in Ruakākā
Plumes of smoke can be seen across Whangārei Harbour
Security concerns front of mind for Waitangi Day as Treaty debate heats up
Providing a safe environment for robust debate will be key on February 6.
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.'
News in brief: Missing elephant statues; police called because of paintball gun
The latest news bites from around the region.
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.
Quit-smoking organisation inundated with people addicted to vaping
Vapes should not be promoted by Government, trust says.
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.
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.
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.
Whangārei Cat Rescue tackles cat-astrophic problem
The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.