New ZealandFast lane, slow trade: Stores report Covid-level slump because of T2 lane parking finesTraders report losing tens of thousands of dollars in morning trade.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan a new taskforce turn around Whangārei's emptying city centre?Closures include Merric and The Co-operative Bank's Whangārei branches.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We take this discovery extremely seriously': Kauri dieback found in city parkIt is believed to be the first detection of kauri dieback in central Whangārei.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you think14 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for months01 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland fears over 'nangs' as bigger gas canisters found dumpedCommunity clean-ups are now finding commercial-sized 3.3L gas canisters.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘She always put family first’: Son’s heartbreak after mum dies in crashDiana Tam, 44, died when her vehicle crashed on State Highway 1 near Oakleigh.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘A significant blow’: Botulism outbreak kills up to 80 rare pāteke ducksThe outbreak has killed up to 3% of New Zealand's entire pāteke population.02 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communitiesAgencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay Hill slip challengingThe slip may need between 10,000 and 20,000 truckloads cleared from site.26 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communitiesWhangārei district remains in a state of emergency after two severe storms.24 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by carA petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandMixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operationsThe Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
New ZealandWhangārei waits: Mayoral rivals' lead switch in election-race nail-biterKen Couper and Vince Cocurullo have swapped places in the tight mayoral contest.12 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsNorthport expansion gets approvalShares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.03 Oct 04:16 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils unite to manage $1b water, wastewater servicesThe Far North was the last to join, with one vote against the plan.29 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Woke block': Councillors respond to alleged comments by outgoing Deputy Mayor Halses' comments were published in Letterbox newsletter on August 10. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric pā site sale: Council's consultation claims under fire from tangata whenuaThe council sold land that is part of Pihoihoi Pā for $2.24 million to a hotel developer.24 Aug 05:00 PM