Latest from Whangarei

PHOTOS: Unicorns, mermaids and circus acrobats defy wet weather

Colourful impressions from the Whangārei Fringe Festival.

Six women's rugby teams ready to play in Whangārei and explore region

Financial benefit from RWC2021 in Whangārei to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Is Northland grown seaweed the key to cutting methane?

Cow burps create a large amount of our greenhouse gas emissions, can seaweed stop it?

NZTA under fire: Motorist crashes on closed highway, trapped for 15 hours

Police are investigating after a woman crashed her car in a sealed-off section of highway.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to Rāwhiti

Bay of Islands to stand in for Hawaii in new series starring, and co-written by, Momoa.

Whangārei Hospital's $711m rebuild $200m short of what's needed

Health bosses wanted $944m for a new Whangārei Hospital but got $200m less.

Mayoral candidates' answers disappoint disability community

Tiaho Trust asked mayoral candidates about accessibility, housing and employment.

From 100 to 30: Whangārei Heads speed limit review gets mixed feedback

The speed limit review of the Whangārei Heads area proposes over 140 changes.

'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'

The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.

Are hayfever and allergies actually worse in Northland?

The main cause of hayfever in Northland may surprise you - and no, it's not privet.

Our Treasures: Art reveals the early settler experience

What was it like to be an early settler?

'Quirky', 'funny', 'deeply moving': Our Schools Short Story competition winners

The judges were impressed with the standard of the writing.

Mayoral candidate says he is not endorsing himself through political lobby group

A local councillor and now mayoral candidate has been accused of endorsing himself

Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games

Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.

What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?

A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.

Bikes and cars wanted to join Pink Ribbon Ride

The ride for bikes, trikes and cars sets off this Saturday morning.

Local body elections: Low voter turnout blamed on outdated voting system

"Get off your chuff and vote," Mayor urges residents.

Wyn Drabble: Springing back from a horrible experience

The garden will promote feelings of calm, inner peace and even joy