Whangārei views wanted on big 10.9pc rates rise after Cyclone Gabrielle
Whangārei ratepayers are facing a10.9 per cent rates rise after widespread cyclone damage.
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Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
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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.
Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park
Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage
Whangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major flooding
Mud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.
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Teen killer jailed: Man's search for friendship ends in 'pain and dying alone'
Judge says life imprisonment appropriate for teen who killed mate in brutal knife attack.
'Low-life mongrels': Council appeals $5.7m payout to wrongly closed quarry owner
A 17-year fight over a wrongly-filed resource consent is heading back to court.
$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
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry
Parents of Maunu pre-schoolers angry at proposed liquor shop next door
WDC to schedule a hearing in the New Year to hear objections on proposed liquor shop.
School kids write to mayor over lack of footpath
Hurupaki School kids want to ride their bikes to school but there is no footpath
Second Covid test returns positive in case of essential worker in Whangārei
Northland locations of interest will be added to the Ministry of Health website tomorrow.
I love how it unlocks our culture: Moko Tepania's te reo journey explained
A doting grandmother and a full belly motivated Moko Tepania's te reo Māori journey.
Contaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last year
Site operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.
Georgina Campbell: Who will control water services
COMMENT: Why is Government changing New Zealand's water infrastructure now?
Pair living in park trespassed as homelessness skyrockets
Whangārei rough sleepers are facing trespass notices.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Shirley's two-year battle with council over broken footpath
Kamo Rd resident Shirley Casey faces difficulties using a walker on a cracked footpath.
Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark
Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.
Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt
Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.
Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers
Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.
Mana whenua occupy DoC land claiming it was unfairly taken
A group claiming mana whenua of Pātaua South has occupied an area of contested land.
'We want the whenua back': Iwi occupies DoC land in Northland
Te Waiariki and Ngāti Kororā are protesting a potential sale of the land at Pātaua South.
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Hundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaign
A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.
Six bubbles of 100 spectators each at Semenoff Stadium
Tough for Northland Rugby Union to ask Taniwha fans not to come to the game.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Even firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwaters
Even Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.