Whangārei CBD taskforce moves to revive city centre as more shops close
The closures follow Life Pharmacy Orrs, EB Games Whangārei and hair salon Rodney Wayne all shutting their doors…
Kauri dieback detected in central Whangārei park for first time
Parks and recreation manager Sarah Snowden said protecting kauri is a shared responsibility, and council will work in…
Audrey Parkinson at 107: Life, laughter and the rise of New Zealand centenarians
Her niece Judith Grant, 73, remains one of her closest companions. Grant visits weekly to help with shopping…
Government’s proposed homeless ‘move on’ law branded pointless by Northland advocates
“Our main streets and town centres have been blighted by disruption and disturbance,” he claimed. “Businesses are declining…
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…