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Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark

Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.

Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds

Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.

You're kitten me! Kamo cop rescues hungry cat with head stuck in tin can

'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'

Whangārei council integrity at risk councillor warns

Former solicitor general says committee chair should have info but council disagrees.

'Uncomfortable': Top cop has fishing boat called 'Dawn Raid'

For Superintendent Tony Hill, naming his boat 'Dawn Raid' took on a new significance.

Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges

Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.

Puppy owner says a rise in dog registration fee unfair

Whangārei grandma to present online petition against a rise in dog rego fee next week.

Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial

Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.

Northland woman flown to Auckland hospital after car crash on SH12 dies before arrival

Woman dies before arriving at Auckland hospital after SH12 car crash.

Whangārei on a good start with National Volunteers Week, collects over 7500kg of waste

Volunteers gathered over 7500kg of waste during rubbish clean-up in Raumanga.

News in brief: Pasifika community Covid-19 information meeting, canopy bridge to glow orange

News snippets from around the region.

Northland's best youth bands battle for musical glory

Mind-blowing musicianship as nine youth bands from Whangārei to Kaitaia take to the stage,

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

Sheryl Mai: Public perception is that crime is worsening

When it comes to the safety of our district, everyone has a part to play.

Whangārei South Rotary marks centennial with care-package donation

Whangārei South Rotary donates 100 care packages to mark its 100-year anniversary.

Jockey Elish McCall wins main race at Ruakākā

The weather was nice and the turf held up at the Ruakākā races on Saturday.

News snippets from Northland

Nearly 400 lightning strikes in one night; $25,000 raised for a worthy cause.

Wellsford run riot in the second spell

Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.