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Residents shocked after 50 trees poisoned at popular tourist spot

The man thought to be responsible believed he was doing the right thing, DoC says.

Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling

Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.

'It’s an awesome lifestyle': What life's really like as a successful content creator

'You’ve got to hustle to make sure you’re relevant.'

Peaceful rally aims to send message to Stop Co-Governance Tour

Controversial meeting planned for Whangārei on Sunday is also set to attract protesters.

Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup

Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.

Hospice volunteer signs off after 36 years of helping

North Haven Hospice roles rewarding for helper and way to do something for local people.

Enviro groups get massive funding boost for greater protection of our natural world

Biodiversity funding to help local taiao groups and private landowners.

'They are sleeping all over town': Big push to find permanent shelter for homeless after dark

A temporary night shelter is on the cards but it's a short-term fix, advocate says.

Kids go free at rugby's double header in Whangārei

Double header at Semenoff Stadium in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC

Northland's artistic talent on show at Great Plate Exhibition

Twelve years of the event running has seen a range of talent - and plates - featured

Magnolia fundraiser helps grow the dreams of Whangārei students

Showing off magnolia garden is a way to fundraise for "life-changing" trip.

Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag

Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed

80 years on Kerikeri man recalls secret military plane crash that killed 11 passengers

Local recounts a plane crash which was kept a secret until the end of World War II.

Warning over lithium-powered batteries after rubbish trucks catch fire

Lithium batteries are catching fire on rubbish trucks in Northland.

The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP

People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga

Northland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies

"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."

Dolphins dazzle at Far North beach

Several calves could be seen sticking close to their mums as they passed through.

National to scrap $14.6b light rail project

National could adopt a version of light rail in Auckland.