Stolen Tiori Toru sculpture: Whangārei art centre and gallery seek public help finding thief who escaped on bicycle
The team was made aware early last Wednesday when the sculptures were checked each morning. CCTV footage revealed…
AI in schools: Whangārei teacher warns of harm to students’ critical thinking
“It’s taking all the cognitive load and kids just copy the answers straight in.” A recent Education Review…
Whangārei airport noise complaints remain steady despite 30% drop in incidents
Airport neighbour Neil Pemberton asked committee members to imagine being jolted awake at 2am by aircraft noise, house…
Whangārei’s Butter Factory staff face thousands in lost wages after liquidation
In late 2024, police opposed the on-licence renewal because Kaur and Singh had no experience running a high-risk…
All you need to know about Northland Taniwha’s Ranfurly Shield parade in Whangārei
A map of Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield parade route. Graphic / WDC The team will be welcomed into the…
Coroner criticises drinkers after Whangārei crash killed Don Tataurangi
Telford said the crash was “yet another highly preventable fatality on our roads”. “Put simply, Mr Tataurangi should…
Whangārei stump grinder death: Kevin Barry pulled into spinning blade
The speed at which he was pulled into it meant he was unable to activate the emergency stop…
Whangārei stolen car tracked to Manurewa, three youths found hiding
Spikes were deployed on Great South Rd and the vehicle stopped on McAnnalley St. Police said the occupants…
Whangārei cancer patient’s heartfelt final message to his son shared
Shane’s vlogs started as a “survival guide to hospital” but ended up documenting his cancer journey. Along the…
Children’s author Lucas Remmerswaal fails to overturn assault on child conviction in Whangārei mall
Remmerswaal has published several children’s books and travelled the country giving presentations in schools about financial literacy. The…
On The Up: Northland surgical robot to bring prostate cancer surgery closer to home
“I’m super optimistic and I think the people of Northland deserve it,” he said. A decision on which…
Whangārei CBD: European bakery All You Knead rises to popularity
They chose the Vine St store because it was around the corner from the Water St Whangārei Farmers’…