Latest from Whangarei

New Year Honours: Northland principal humbled by NZ Order of Merit honour

Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman receives honour for his services to education.

William Wright, man behind Kaipara Harbour's revitalisation since 1996

Kaipara Harbour Settlement Treaty negotiator recognised for his services to conservation.

'I'm just one of many who want to help': Road safety driving force John Williamson honoured

Community stalwart John Williamson has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.

English teacher says her curious mind to thank for 30 years of service

Northland Astronomical Society star has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.

Tunes to be put outside the Caledonia Park for all to enjoy

Pipe band to entertain all outside Caledonia Park in Waipu on New Year's Day.

Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy

Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.

Over $3m to clean up Ruakākā site of hazardous waste

Taxpayers and ratepayers stumped up large in clean-up cost of Northland waste site.

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre

Bay of Islands news

Waipū skateboarders and supporters are ready for a summer of skating

Skateboarders are thrilled with the new Waipū skate park.

Bleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundant

Forty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.

Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled

Forgotten roll, cold drink and power drill combine for Christmas Eve chaos

Kaiwaka has Northland's first hyper-rapid electric vehicle charging station

Kaiwaka home to Northland's first hyper-rapid electric vehicle charger

Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver

Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.

News snippets from Northland

News briefs from Northland.

Northland's Christmas Day was hottest of the summer

Thought Christmas Day in Northland was hot? Correct. It was the hottest summer day so far.

Vehicles hitting power poles prompt safety plea

At least 62 vehicles have crashed into power poles in Northland in 2021

Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital

Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.

Young Kaipara family's home left in ruins after Christmas Eve fire

A fire tore through a young family's home and garage on the Pouto Peninsula in Kaipara.