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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‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Canned plans for roadside drug testing a blow to Northland - the region most at risk
Police will have to continue to use an "archaic" test to ping drug impaired drivers.
Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park
Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage
Defence Force help police meth bust, seven men before court
Police found over 19kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6.7 million.
Clothing brand Soil and Sand awarded at Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards
"We just try our best, try our hardest, to give our customers the best product we can."
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
News in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgled
News briefs from around Northland
Life in the fast lane: Former Kerikeri resident rockets up the career ladder
Lauren Harrell reveals her inspiration to become an engineer on International Women's Day.
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.
Spike in youth crime in Whangārei, data shows
Youth crime has risen by 14 per cent in Whangārei over the last five years.
Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far
Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.
Far North police seize 16 guns, drugs and $50k in stolen property
Nine people arrested during searches face 57 charges between them.
Northland's iconic lion park placed in liquidation: Fate of staff unclear
Whangārei-based big cat park goes into liquidation
Police investigating commercial burglary in Tikipunga
Despite social media reports of a ram raid, police confirmed this was not the case.
Cat-astrophy averted: Kaitāia police to the rescue of furry felon
There was no pussy-footing around when Kaitāia police caught this cat burglar.
Rahui Papa: Iwi and hapū will have the way, the means and the resources to go and collect the data
Iwi in three regions are urging their people to be counted and fill in the census.
Inquiry into Enchanter tragedy due to be completed later this year
Inquiry into fishing trip deaths now in its final stages, investigators say.
Heaviest summer rainfall record in Northland as two cyclones hit
Wettest summer ever in Northland with over 1 metre of rain, widespread flooding and slips.
Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence
Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.
Don't be fobbed off: Road safety experts urge Northlanders to report potholes
New figures show not many Northlanders are prepared officially complain about potholes.
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.
Man injured in Kensington house fire
A Northland man left cooking unattended and fallen asleep - sparking fire.
News in brief: Rescue at Raumanga Falls; manslaughter plea and cocaine arrests
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
'Ow, it hurts': Teacher 'tweaked' ear of preschooler after he smeared faeces on himself
'These are called ears and they aren’t painted on so please use them,' teacher told child.
Man airlifted to hospital after rescue at popular Whangārei swim spot
Police and emergency services are attending a rescue in Raumanga.
Teenager pleads guilty to manslaughter
A 16-year-old has admitted to the manslaughter of Michael John Biggins.
Man arrested over 'incident' that left woman with serious head injuries
The woman remains in a critical condition at Auckland Hospital.
Street attack: Dad of two young children fighting for life, in coma
The family of Rob Ludlow, in a coma after an assault, are thankful for community support.
Northland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparents
Northland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents
Whangārei’s ArtBeat interactive arts festival draws crowds
Sun, art, entertainment were the order of day at Whangārei’s ArtBeat.
Shane Reti: Youth crime up, police officer numbers low in Northland
Northland /Whangārei has more crime, less constabulary than Southern region - Shane Reti.