Danica MacLean
Multimedia Journalist, Newstalk ZB
Danica MacLean is a reporter for Newstalk ZB
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Help needed to complete Kuparu's restoration
The HDML Kuparu is docked in the Town Basin Marina.
Former students among visiting Sea Cleaners group
Sea Cleaners visited Whangārei Boys High to spread the message about cleaning the ocean.
Men's Shed celebrates its oldest members
The celebration acknowledged their contribution to the Men's Shed.
Rubbish compactor installed at Parua Bay
The compactor was installed to help service freedom campers in the area.
Whangārei tracks to get kauri dieback protection
Work on the two walking tracks is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Hot dry weather good for grape growers
Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.
Robot helping $1.8m sewer renewals in Hikurangi
Upgrades to network set to solve decades of weather-related problems.
Dog park to close for more drainage work
The Whangārei dog park will be closed from early February until early May.
Lost legs: The funny side of a serious problem
Abandoned mannequin legs a comical symbol of a much more serious problem.
Wasp attack: Northland woman lucky to be alive
Vivienne Hollis was swollen, struggling to breathe and slipping out of consciousness.
Northland firefighters to tackle wildfires in Tasmania
Six Northland firefighters are part of team heading to Tasmania.
Dumped roadside rubbish costing thousands to clean up
NZTA are dealing with a growing roadside rubbish problem in Northland.
Ruakaka fisherman Northland's fourth suspected drowning
Local man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.
Swimming spots safe for summer dip
Northlanders and visitors can have a dip in almost any popular swimming spot in region.
Family gift land to become scenic reserve
Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.
Kids get a go at A & P Show digger challenge
Chance for next generation of digger drivers at Whangārei's A & P Show.
Support sought for plastic-free foodstore in Whangārei
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.
Illegal dump site on Puhipuhi Rd cleaned up
Puhipuhi Rd was the site of the latest clean-up.
Demolition underway of Waipu shops destroyed by fire
Demolition on a site destroyed by fire at Waipu has started.
Lion's mane jellyfish delights at Whangārei Heads
The jellyfish was found on the beach at Urquharts Bay on Saturday.
Boat cat Mini laps up Whangārei attention
Mini lives on a boat in the Town Basin and loves cuddles.
Bill Edmonds' messages to reduce rubbish
Bill Edmonds has some ideas to reduce the rubbish on the sides of the road.
Youngsters star in environmental video clip
The kindergarten put their best feet forward as they hope to win a 'beautiful award'.
MSC makes port call at Northport permanent
Mediterranean Shipping Company confirms permanent call at Northport.
Rubbish clean up: 700kg in two hours
Volunteers in Whangārei pick up 700kg of rubbish in two hours.
Jed's life on wheels
Crippled by arthritis and a ligament tear, Jed still gets out for a walk.
Residents have interest in long term solution
Around 60 people attended a community meeting.
Whangārei man in BBQ team heading to US competition
Jon James is fundraising to get his team's BBQ tank to Kansas.
Councillor Gavin Benney gets hands dirty with roadside rubbish
Gavin Benney wants people to take responsibility for rubbish in their neighbourhoods.
Whangārei's AH Reed Memorial Park gets new high-tech boot cleaning station
Whangārei's AH Reed Park has a brand new kauri dieback prevention station.
Rescue teams help trampers out of bush
Trampers caught out by track, weather and darkness.
Chemicals blamed for treatment plant smell
Bad smells at Whangarei's main wastewater treatment plant blamed on a sore gut.
Living the dream in Whangarei Harbour
Home to the Carpenters is Matakohe-Limestone Island - a predator-free kiwi creche.
Access to Whau Valley Dam closed while trees harvested
Whau Valley Dam is closed to the public for the next six weeks.
Whananaki North residents sick of freedom campers
Whananaki residents irked by freedom campers' behaviour.
Northland kiwifruit set sail from Northport
New service will ship Northland's kiwifruit from Northport to Singapore.
Man swims through raging flood to rescue pigs
The pigs were struggling to keep their snouts above water after flood rose 3m in 30 min.
Northland gets first visit from a British minister
Mark Field is the first British minister to visit Northland.
Flying jackshaft brings truck to halt
Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.
Mayor says highway is a neglected regional road
Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.
'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5
Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.
Probe into water treatment plant starts
Investigation into water cloudiness at the plant could take three weeks.
Two Kiwi students take on Aussies at rodeo
Organisers are expecting a good crowd for the annual Mid Northern Rodeo this weekend.
What infiltrated treatment plant may never be known
Bream Bay residents asked to conserve water.
Logging truck rolls on Wright Rd
Road needs sealing and speed restrictions, says resident.
Conservationist encouraging children to say no to single use plastic
Libby Bowles is encouraging children to say no to plastic.
Illegal waste dump in bush dismays official
Council official disheartened to see native bush being polluted by illegal dumps.
Leopard seal snacks on town centre ducks
The male leopard seal, now nicknamed Hatea, becoming a Town Basin regular.
Fly tipping report sparks flurry of suggestions
Fly tip costs ratepayers $200,000 a year in Whangarei.
Wastewater tank being built at Tarewa Park
A wastewater storage tank is being installed under Tarewa Park.
Police investigating cow thefts
The body of a cow with its legs hacked off was left in a paddock.
Water extraction protested
The hikoi leader was pleased with the protest through central Whangarei.
Shark gives canoe paddler a bite fright
A Whangarei paddler has an up close encounter with a shark near Tutukaka.
Residents say no to both Brynderwyn bypass options
A group of Waipu residents says Brynderwyn bypass would kill their community.
Ngunguru students to get safer seawall
School principal thrilled to have seawall upgraded.
Pupils lead campaign to protect Punaruku River
School students hope signs will stop illegal dumping at their local river.
Resident raises concerns over state of coast roads
Robert Feigel said the slumping road is a serious concern.
Northland road among country's most dangerous
A stretch of State Highway 1 in Northland has been named one of the deadliest.
Freedom camping bylaw 'a good fist'
Bruce Lochore backs Whangarei District Council's proposal to regulate freedom camping.
Food forest tension eased with agreements
A community meeting over the Onerahi food forest reaches some middle ground.
Whangarei waste plan under the spotlight
Council wants to reduce the volume of waste generated, says field officer Grant Alsop.
Watchdog runs eye over newly adopted annual plan
The 2017/2018 annual plan was adopted at a council meeting on Thursday.