Whangārei ratepayers to contribute up to $11.4m to Oruku conference centre at Town Basin
Whangārei's Oruku Conference And Events Centre to get more ratepayer funding.
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Council to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvency
Without the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.
Whangārei views wanted on big 10.9pc rates rise after Cyclone Gabrielle
Whangārei ratepayers are facing a10.9 per cent rates rise after widespread cyclone damage.
Northland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returns
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics
Emilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,
Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests
Views sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,
Six paddlers rescued after waka flips at Tūtūkākā
All paddlers were wearing lifejackets but current was driving them towards rocks.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.
The new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'
Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.
From bulldozers to bone - Whangārei artist Len Kay led a full life
Northland bone carver Len Kay remembered for his outstanding work and his family.
Whangārei’s ArtBeat interactive arts festival draws crowds
Sun, art, entertainment were the order of day at Whangārei’s ArtBeat.
"Living modestly opens up so much" — we talk to Northlanders living off-grid
It's not an easy lifestyle, but Northlanders living off-grid wouldn't change it.
200th kiwi released on Tūtūkākā Coast
A Whakawātea marked an important day for the ongoing conservation project.
'A proper tumble' Five-hour-old kiwi found on roadside
The very recently hatched kiwi chick was found wet, cold and covered in eggy remnants.
Northland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images conviction
The Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.
Tūtūkākā man becomes dad to Pip the dotterel after rescuing egg from storm
Even though Pip's chances of survival seemed slim, Dave Gould ploughed ahead.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
Kāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone houses
Kāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.
Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.
'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence
Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences
The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses
One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa