Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
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Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.
End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished
The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
Unwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstars
Detector dog trainers reckon Northland's pooches are the best
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Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo urges people to focus on health and wellbeing
Concerns spread over size and scale of Whangārei social housing projects
Opponents of the size and scale of the Whangārei social housing plans step up lobbying.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Popular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school trip
The dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.
Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final
Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
Increasing retail crime an agony for retail stores
Increase in retail crime, a concern for retail stores.
'Go home Mr Batchelor': Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by large counter-protest
Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by big protest that delayed start.
Wave of awards for Northland lifeguards
Awards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.
King of the Saddle returns to Ruakākā
Opie Bosson admits it's tough mahi coming back in winter.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.
Police appeal: Witnesses to jewellery store robbery asked to come forward
Northland police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the smash-and-grab.
North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.
Wellsford takes top drivers title as firefighters battle it out
Ruakākā fire brigade scoops the best overall prize.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Famed Northland horse trainer's future in limbo after Singaporean government decision
Horse racing to stop in Singapore from October next year.
Whangārei businessman sick of people using his private carpark
People parked there blocking in cars of those businesses.
Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land
Makeshift camp on public land in Whangārei may be dismantled
Bream Bay students the new guardians of Pukekauri Dam
Four schools in the Bream Bay area have joined together in a bid to stamp out pests
Ruakākā races on this Saturday
Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
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News in briefs from Northland.
Social housing projects get funded solar panels
‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday
Ten years of Sistema Whangārei supporting young musicians are marked with a concert.