The new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'
Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.
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Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park
Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
Relief as cyclone-ravaged Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe can open
Two huge slips threatened the future of the gardens and cafe after Cyclone Gabrielle
Decision on fate of big cats after liquidation down to park owner and operator
Official Assignee handling the liquidation of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.
Crunch fight night for Northland boxer Lani Daniels
Northland boxer Lani Daiels has a world title shot on the line for Friday night's fight.
From bulldozers to bone - Whangārei artist Len Kay led a full life
Northland bone carver Len Kay remembered for his outstanding work and his family.
Whangārei’s ArtBeat interactive arts festival draws crowds
Sun, art, entertainment were the order of day at Whangārei’s ArtBeat.
Black Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid Going
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions
Pro basketball dream one step closer after signing with Australian team
Growing up, basketball was just for fun.
Baby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumboots
Video of four-day-old Northland kiwi sees bird sniff handler's hat and gumboots.
Whangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo says
A lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.
After two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes open
SH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday
Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing
When people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.
News in brief from Northland - Body found in water at Ruakākā and Age concern gets $10k grant
News snippets from Northland
Opinion: Expect the unexpected when organising an event
Disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson hopes next week's disabled surfing event can go ahead.
Northland bowls news: Weather dampens play across region
Gwen Lawson's wrap of the latest Northland bowls news.
L.A.B set to perform at Semenoff Stadium this weekend
The band is set to bring their tunes to Northland alongside a range of homegrown talent
Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Northlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slot
Northland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five stars
Whangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating
It's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani Daniels
Pipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot
Northland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images conviction
The Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.
'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal dies
Bruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
