The council is proposing to continue its sinking lid policy on pokie machines.

The cute canines are in training for a serious job.

A big push is on to finish the project by the end of June.

175 students at Hikurangi School were vaccinated for free thanks to community donations.

Motorists in Whangārei should expect delays after work on Friday.

A man recounts the terrifying moment his car was hit by a fleeing driver from behind.

The work to re-inspect and bring pool fences up to standard is about halfway through.

The Whangārei Dog Park park has been closed since early February.

The HDML Kuparu is docked in the Town Basin Marina.

Sistema Whangārei students played a concert they organised themselves.

The last section of road will be sealed on Wednesday.

Seat to stay empty until elections following resignation of Stu Bell.

Colourful tokens of hope will be scattered around public places in Whangārei.

Whangārei's Camera Obscura scoops $459,000 to get construction under way.

A Tikipunga husband and wife are stepping back from patrolling the Whangārei Falls.

Out with the old and in with the new for the playground at Reotahi.

A princesses and pirates open day was held at The Papermill.

Council pleased with public response and thanks people for their patience during the work.

A proposal on the alternative site will be presented to the council next month.

Dave Culham Drive will be closed from 9am-3pm.

One user of the popular walking loop described it as "dog log central".

Submissions close on April 26 at 5pm.

The amazing photo was captured from Russell, looking towards Rawhiti.

Housing NZ has opted to voluntarily seek notification of its resource consent application.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister Shane Jones made the announcement.

Three Northland teens are among 56 secondary students selected for Blake Inspire.

Whangārei District Council has apologised and admitted it "dropped the ball"

30 schools will take to the stage over two days.

Indonesian teachers will reciprocate the visit later this year.

Her partner was initially refused a work visa due to having multiple sclerosis.

Much loved Kiwi North kiwi Jockalene has died after a rapid decline in her health.

A campaign to get Hikurangi School students vaccinated gets across the line.

A gala has been organised to benefit kids with medical conditions and disabilities.

The Year 12 student will join Habitat for Humanity's Global Village Trip to Fiji.

Residents have mixed views of banning the right turn out of Tarewa Rd.

Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai signs climate change declaration.

Candidates in Whangārei will be listed in alphabetical order on this year's voting papers.

Sunnyside Foodmarket in Kamo sold a winning Lotto ticket and scratchie in one week.

Councillor quits, saying aspects are 'completely at odds with values I hold personally'.

Kathy Bennett covered the height of Mr Everest by walking up Mt Parihaka 37 times.

Projects are working to combat the issue of period poverty in Northland.

There might be something in the water at Jane Mander, with four centenarian residents.

A large contingent of supporters attended the council meeting.

Local residents see it as step towards community resource recovery centre.

A group of mums in Whangārei are having fun and getting fit.

Thousands of Northlanders bowed their heads in honour of the 50 lives lost.

Convoy of trucks deliver more than 200cu m of concrete to Hundertwasser Art Centre.

Hundreds of objections over property values have been received.

RRT donated 10 beds to campaign for beds for Northland children in need.

Sea Cleaners visited Whangārei Boys High to spread the message about cleaning the ocean.

Youngsters don hats and vests for Hundertwasser visit.

Keep an eye out for Owha in Northland.

Northlanders have their say on banning private sales on fireworks.

The half-sized basketball court at Onerahi has been extended.

30 tables will be set up on Whangārei's Canopy Bridge.

Shipping container to help gather feedback on Whangārei's Annual Plan.

Raumanga residents woken by gunshots in the early hours of the morning.

The celebration acknowledged their contribution to the Men's Shed.

Keen runner visits Whangārei as he runs through third country in a row.

After years of lobbying, Wright Rd has finally been completely sealed.

Whangārei businesses can now open their doors on Easter Sunday if they choose.

The group wanted the pause button to be pressed on the plan change regarding Parua Bay.

The compactor was installed to help service freedom campers in the area.

Passionate music therapist Katie Boom has come home to help those in Whangārei.

Work on the two walking tracks is expected to be completed by the end of May.

Dean Raynel has raised over $5000 for Alzheimers Northland.

Work on the Hundertwasser Art Centre project is continuing.

Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.

Upgrades to network set to solve decades of weather-related problems.

People who smoke or vape in a car with children could face a $50 fine.

The playground will be built on the corner of Corks Rd and Vinegar Hill Rd.

Te Ora Hou Te Ora Hou Northland is building its own facilities in Tikipunga.

Pair have contrasting views about the four lane highway between Whangārei and Auckland.

A second young person can now go on a Habitat to Humanity trip to Fiji.

Moa bones found near Abbey Caves.

More than 20 traceurs converged on Whangārei over the weekend.