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All are welcome for two free Christmas Day lunches
There's no reason to be going without or lonely on the big day.
Kelvin Davis retires for his first-born mokopuna
"I want her to see me as her grandfather... not some angry fella."
Christmas Appeal 2023: Ruakākā Dog Rescue's simple festive wish for safe, loved canines
"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."
Man who died of rabies could not have been helped, expert says
Health workers took the correct precautions, expert says.
'It’s like an adventure' Family sailing across the world embrace Whangārei life
The voyage has not been without its challenges.
'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.
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.
Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call
The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi
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.
What to do these summer holidays in Northland
A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.
New Zealand’s first rabies death reveals horror of disease
Filipino man died from rabies in New Zealand in March.
'No mana:' Victim's life shattered after being assaulted, left for dead
The offender found the victim he assaulted still in the same position the next day.
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.'
A lot of people are culturally bankrupt and want a way to their Māoritanga
Ngāpuhi will rejoice with a massive hui in Auckland at the weekend.
Quit-smoking organisation inundated with people addicted to vaping
Vapes should not be promoted by Government, trust says.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Special Olympics Whangārei 'woefully short of volunteers'
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
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.
New competition forces drop in Whangārei petrol prices
Petrol has become 10, 15 cents a litre cheaper, says AA, thanks to a new competitor.
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.
Ngāpuhi calling: 1000 registered, hundreds more expected for iwi hui
Ngāpuhi wants record numbers for weekend hui
Sushi Gallery re-opens after car crashed through shop window
Sushi Gallery Kerikeri owners are relieved to re-open after repair work at their eatery.
Kapiro Rd residents thrilled with council decision to reduce speed limit
Residents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.