PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govtMayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.19 Jun 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCouncil and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiersMembers of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMana whenua occupy DoC land claiming it was unfairly takenA group claiming mana whenua of Pātaua South has occupied an area of contested land.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Kahu'We want the whenua back': Iwi occupies DoC land in NorthlandTe Waiariki and Ngāti Kororā are protesting a potential sale of the land at Pātaua South.23 Mar 06:48 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lakeAuthorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuHundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaignA new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportSix bubbles of 100 spectators each at Semenoff StadiumTough for Northland Rugby Union to ask Taniwha fans not to come to the game.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnce-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residentsA mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.17 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandEven firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwatersEven Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.17 Jul 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParts of Northland 3 days away from running out of waterWith no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCouncil apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flatsResidents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents call for more police presence to catch speeding driversProposal to reduce speed on a number of high-risk Northland roads.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSue Halliwell: Freedom's just another word for ... responsible campingComment: Things you should know before freedom camping in Whangārei this summer.14 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAnika Moa to headline Whangārei Christmas FestivalAnika Moa will spice up this year's Whangārei Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium16 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLong wait over: Work to start on Taiharuru Marae in 2020Seven-decade wait is over for local hapū planning to build a marae in Northland.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Council candidate has a secret confession"I'm going in baby-faced". Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Aug 10:10 PM
PropertyFire in sawdust pile could smoulder for monthsAccess issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.08 Aug 05:08 AM
EnvironmentWhangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.27 Jun 08:00 PM
CrimeTakeaway owners fined $1200 after breaching standardsOfficers realised the takeaway owners had tampered with the food grade certificate.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's big chance: Hundertwasser Art CentreWill Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre be sabotaged by council indifference?18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei councillors say no to pay freezeCouncillors reject mayor's idea to write to the Prime Minister.02 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandPool fencing shock: 10 of 11 non-compliantCouncil randomly audits pool fencing after concerns raised - with appalling results.23 Apr 11:04 PM
BusinessDevelopment plans 500 new houses for the NorthA mixed development is planned over 15 years at Port Nikau.15 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentViagogo no go: More victims of Bruno Mars ticket scamLetia Hauraki paid about $140 for each ticket - but was told they had been cancelled.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlan to make Whangarei city centre connectedA detailed plan outlines the way to revitalise Whangarei's city centre.20 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil websites hit by international cyber attackThe council website was one of more than 4000 sites internationally that were affected.14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandStage Challenge grant unclaimed by organisersThe Stage Challenge Foundation says lack of funding is behind the event being axed.18 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFed Farmers drop Northland GMO appealFederated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.01 Nov 02:45 AM
EnvironmentFly-tip double whammyClearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.18 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsWindow washers face fines if law changesWDC supports bill but those on window-washing frontline say fines won't be a deterrent.26 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuBars and pubs packed to the gunnelsIrish pub earned double its St Patrick's Day takings as rugby fans filled city for match.06 Jun 07:00 PM
KahuWho owns our water? A battle boilsConsents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.21 May 10:16 PM
BusinessBrothel told get consent or closeA Whangarei brothel operating next door to a childcare centre that's being built has been found to be operating outside the hours permitted.22 Feb 07:00 PM
