Armed police close major route through Whangārei
Armed police have closed major road through Whangārei as an incident unfolds
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Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
Thousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P Show
Thousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.
From waste to plate: Meet the Kiwis bonding over 'Tinder' for fish heads
Matt Watson launches updated app to connect fish head eaters and catchers, reducing waste.
Joe Bennett: Birds and the human touch - a delicate dance of fear and desire
A chaffinch hesitates to eat, torn between fear and desire, as Joe Bennett watches.
News in brief: Tāne Mahuta reopening delayed; surfing injuries surge
The latest news bites from around the region.
Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory
The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.
Carolyn Hansen: Natural ways to increase HGH for anti-aging benefits
Exercise offers numerous benefits for physical performance and wellbeing.
Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.
Jonny Wilkinson: Christmas geeks vs grinches: Celebrating inclusivity whoever we are
What better way to celebrate than to be part of a festival that embraced inclusivity?
Our Treasures: Cherished prints take us back in time to some of our favourite places
Whangārei Museum launches 14 historic prints to fund projects and preserve artefacts.
'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours
One woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.
Northland man jailed for 13 years over historical sexual abuse of six boys
William Easton, 80, was a minister of the Two by Twos, a secretive Christian sect.
NZTA to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year
The first 4-lane extension would be the Warkworth to Te Hana SH1 section.
'I'm living the dream': New homes offer hope for tenants with disabilities
The homes give people with disabilities secure housing, sometimes for the first time.
Fake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before Christmas
After losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.
Pest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore island
Northland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed
Evicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdown
The council evicts campers: 'Two weeks before Christmas, we don't need this.'
News in brief: Swap old lifejackets for new thanks to Coastguard
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Excessive': Supermarket parking policy changes spark outrage
Whangārei's Pak'nSave supermarket comes under fire for enforcing its parking rules.
Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister
OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.
'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing
More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.
Stoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island
A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.
News in brief: Whangārei Lotto player wins $17k in Second Division
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Caravan blunder makes us the talk of a small NZ town
Thankfully, Mrs P is an expert – all women are, apparently – and we manage.
Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.
'It’s too late once pēpē are born': Urgent call for jabs as whooping cough cases rise
North has low vaccination levels, more smoking, and housing insecurity.
'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at risk
John Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.
Security guard brings Christmas magic back to Whangārei's Strand
'It fills my cup," Sharon Edwards says of children enjoying her Christmas decorations.
‘It’s a priceless gift’: Whangārei man's life saved by selfless donation
Nolan Keith promises to look after his new heart, to honour those who donated it.
Joe Bennett My to-do list nightmare: The tasks that won't go away
OPINION: I've learned to live with my to-do list and its nagging reminder of incompletion.
Urination, vomiting and fighting: Violent behaviour sees police oppose venue's liquor licence
New owners of The Butter Factory face liquor licence challenge amid safety issues.
Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.
Community group which helps up to 100 a day appeals for new home
The Clothing Sheds and Aroha Gardens offers clothes and kai to up to 100 people a day.