Latest from Whangarei

Hapū-led pest control projects cracks down on possums, pigs with $2m funding boost

Hapū, community and councils join forces to eradicate pests in Kaipara.

Lack of clarity, border closure increasing stress for businesses

Continued border shut biggest concern for Northland biz and community leaders.

Charity needs new van to deliver free school lunches

New van needed for Northland charity that feeds schoolkids for free

The 90% Project: NZ's most vulnerable region lagging behind in vaccine rollout

Northland well below national vaccination rate.

Northland news briefs: Car crash splits power pole in half

New snippets from around the region

Raumanga car crash brings power pole down across street

The crash has caused a power outage to homes in Otaika, Morningside, and Tarewa Rd.

The Hundertwasser Art Centre's crooked path to completion

Preparations are being made ahead of the December opening.

Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'

Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.

Mooloo feel the wrath of Northland in a cracker game

Northland celebrate Rene Ranger's 100th game in style.

Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community

Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.

All in this together: Getting vaccinated about caring for others, immunologist says

Clinical immunologist Dr Maia Brewerton has advice on how to talk to the vaccine-hesitant.

Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town

A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.

Croaking before they croak: The frog, a blinking light on extinction's dashboard

Joe Bennett listens to the frogs at night; poignant as the whole species is vulnerable.

Truckie saves the day, and granddad, near Kohukohu

Truckie on early morning run saw flames coming from a shed in rural North Hokianga.

Whangārei youth celebrate whānau connections

Charity I Have a Dream supports aabout780 youth from Tikipunga and Otangarei

Ice cream brings a smile on many faces from Northland rest home

Whangārei dairy owner offers unlimited scoops of ice cream on the house to the elderly.

We'll stay until the tree is saved: Protest over pōhutukawa chop

One group to occupy site; others will tend to tree and investigate reserve's history.

I was on the fence about the Hundertwasser but I admit I'm impressed

Kudos to the people who've made the Hundertwasser happen.