Whangārei woman among first crew on Navy's largest ever ship
Whangārei woman among first crew on Navy's largest ever ship
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Mitre 10 suffers flood damage estimated in the tens of thousands
The Whangārei Mitre 10 MEGA garden centre took a beating from the extensive flooding.
Lockdown no excuse for winning dancers
The competition featured dancers from around Northland.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
NorthTec graduates artwork on display
The exhibition is a result of a graduate programme.
Tributes flow for Northland radio star Michael Kooge
Pop superstar Lorde is among those who have expressed their admiration and appreciation.
Volunteers trade shipping containers for $2m fire station
Ōkaihau brigade is also getting funding to the tune of $700,000 for a station extension.
Govt grants $6.25m for Kaikohe indoor sports facility
Multi-code indoor sports complex 'a dream come true' for long overlooked town.
Torrential rain closes highways, floods homes
More rain in a day for Kerikeri than average for entire month; Moerewa also hard hit.
Four-lanes from Whangārei to Auckland and tunnel under the Brynderwyns
National Party proposal aims to stretch 'golden triangle' north to Whangārei.
Singles bowls champions to be crowned
Teams from Kamo and Mamaranui have withdrawn from today's competition due to illness.
Whangārei hapu want more say in council decision making
Whangārei hapu representatives want more say in council decision making
Four Northland outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Four Northland outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.
News snippets from Northland
Date for murder trial set, and Lotto Second Division winning ticket sold in Whangārei.
Whangārei MP Shane Reti says a proven track record will help new role
'The electorate will always be my first and last priority.'
Mystery surrounds Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm
Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm.
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant from Foundation North.
'Northland treasure' Troy Kingi is Artist in Residence
More accolades for 'Northland treasure' Troy Kingi
Workshop taps into ideas to make Whangārei better
Community gatherings with music, good food and prizes and giveaways excite young people.
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi on egg attacked
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi attacked
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Hundertwasser loo closed after garden work damages roof
Damage to top tourist attraction occurred during maintenance of roof-top garden.
Whangārei MP Shane Reti is National's new health spokesman
Judith Collins dropped Michael Woodhouse from health role, tying up the data leak debacle.
Wild weather: Trees toppled, night-time deluge floods homes
Crews have been out with the chainsaws after trees have crashed down across roads.
News snippets from Northland
Masterclass for singers, and no byelection candidates for Whatuwhiwhi role.
Vehicle dwellers living at carpark site highlights growing trend of homelessness
Permanent vehicle dwellers are staying in carpark for weeks at a time.
New life for Kaeo community garden
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
New Whangārei Fringe Festival coming this year
The new festival will run over two weeks in October.
FPP or STV? Far North voters' views sought
Far North and Whangārei voters currently use FPP; Kaipara has used STV since 2004.
Search for missing Dargaville man continues
Poor weather due today means search may have to be put on hold until next week.
Northland to cop strong winds and up to 100mm of rain
MetService is warning that the heavy rain could make the region's roads dangerous.
Wild weather: Rain, gale force winds to hit the north from midday
It's a soggy end to the school holidays for the top of the country.