EB Games Whangārei shoppers queue around block as store shuts down
“Twenty-five years is a lifetime, a lifetime of memories and touching so many lives, I’m sure in ways…
Whangārei charity Soul Food ends Monday night free meals after 14 years
The last dinner was a special Christmas one, on December 22. “It hasn’t been a light decision,” said…
Hundertwasser Art Centre’s $1.4m loss blamed on depreciation, low tourism
“It’s not a cash figure but it features in our books and ends up in the media as…
Coastguard rescues man from water after mayday call from Whangārei’s Parua Bay
Another blessing was that the Customs vessel Hawke 5 was also nearby and was ahead of the Coastguard…
Online shopping and quiet CBD force Whangārei pharmacy to close after 80 years
Customers favouring online shopping was the main reason for the pharmacy’s decline, he said. “Prescriptions and medicines –…
On The Up: Whangārei busker Mr T gets new scooter after second accident leaves him without wheels
The 66-year-old has been back on Whangārei’s streets since then, thanks to a scooter he was gifted two…
Huha NZ races to save last lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary
Bolton Equities director Laurie Margrain yesterday said they were working with a number of prospective parties and while…
Five ageing lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared as sale talks continue
Sibili, an 18-year-old male, was born at the Kamo sanctuary, along with his brother Sabie, who is not…
Five ageing lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary may be spared as sale talks continue
Sibili, an 18-year-old male, was born at the Kamo sanctuary, along with his brother Sabie, who is not…
Bolton Equities to euthanise ageing lions at Whangārei wildlife park
The Northern Advocate has reported before expert comment stating the big cats are unable to be released into…
Whangārei fire contained after smoke pours through Cameron St sushi shop
Kitchen crew were getting ready for a busy Labour Day Monday lunchtime, she said. She did not believe…
Local body elections 2025: Ken Couper elected Whangārei Mayor, defeating Vince Cocurullo
Couper has been elected as Whangārei District Council mayor after first being elected to represent the Bream Bay…