Latest from Whangarei District

Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning

Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.

Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic

People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.

Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads

The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.

Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'

Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.

Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level

Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith

Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers

People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.

Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police

Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.

Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build

Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.

Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North

The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.

Red card proved costly for the Taniwha as Taranaki ran riot

Plenty to iron out for the Taniwha before the next home game against Otago.

Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career

Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.

Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards

Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.

Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua

A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.

Māori world view about interconnectedness of all things

Seeing the world through a Te Aō lens would bring peace, says Anahera Pickering.

Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child

Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.

Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill

Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill

Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going

Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.

Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability

Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.