New aerial photos reveal scale of Helena Bay hill slip damage
Landslide clearance work is expected to be completed by June, when Whangārei District Council will look at what…
PM Christopher Luxon’s ability to deliver localism questioned during local government conference
Hartwich declared he had found that “you cannot educate central Government”, but there were opportunities when political parties…
Northland ‘nang’ use concerns grow as bigger nitrous oxide canisters found
Whangārei District councillor Nicholas Connop, who runs the Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up, said dumped nang canisters had…
Proud moment for Landsdowne Park with $950,000 Karaka colt
“We thought he was a beautiful horse. We stretched a little bit to get him. We’ve bought him…
New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
Penny Sage Designer Kate Megaw Is Betting On New Zealand Fashion Now
The designer talks to Madeleine Crutchley about her move to a bigger stage, the ins-and-outs of making local…
What lies beneath? The submerged secrets of the Hauraki Gulf – and why they need protecting
Ecologically rich, culturally vital and historically layered, the Hauraki Gulf is one of our most significant marine environments.…
Promoters say Whangārei needs bigger theatre to attract major tours to Northland
Paul Linton, chief executive of Northland Inc, says missing out on these acts is a lost opportunity to…
Far North woman part of something bigger after joining NZ Navy
Those influences were being part of the Kaitāia College services academy and being an Air Cadet. “The academy…
Baby to undergo stronger chemo after rare brain tumour got bigger after first round
McComb said Declan would have to fully recover from the operation, which removed most of the tumour, before…
Paddock to Pantry expands with Kahawai Point store and bigger online push
Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry was started by the Kennerley family back in 2017. Kennerley said it was…
Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year
The minimum wage was last increased on April 1 this year. That 1.5% rise to $23.50, affecting between…