Latest from Whangarei

Northlanders are loud and clear about importance of urgent road repairs

Northlanders have responded to a call for the worst stretches of state highways and roads.

News snippets from around the North

Man allegedly spotted speeding; Nominations for senior of the year.

New bike pump track popular before official opening

Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island

Kevin Page: It would be fair to say my togs have seen better days

I caught my togs as they were picking up speed on the journey south.

Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week

MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.

Silver trowel unearths a piece of Whangārei history

The silver trowel was made by Auckland manufacturing jeweller Adolph Kohn.

Two men in court over Motatau house fire

New house on Tipene Rd was almost finished when it was razed by fire on June 7.

Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child

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

Northland restaurants are dealing with severe staffing shortages - so what's the answer?

Restaurateurs have welcomed a hospitality training programme to be expanded to Northland.

Canning of project 'seems absurd': Nats commit to four-laning south of Whangārei

Upgrade projects costly but crucial, National infrastructure spokesman Andrew Bayly says.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Bird recovery centre's free solar panels will save $8k a year

The highly deserving Whangārei charity now has $40,000 worth of solar panels.

Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline

Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.

Whangārei Girls' High wins first prize at ShowQuest Regionals after seven years

Whangārei Girls' High wins first place at Showquest regionals and best theme at nationals.

Refining NZ shareholders vote for proposed model

Final approval to come from Refining NZ board in late September.

Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault

Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge

Economic loss of refinery conversion a worry for Northland

First Union is urging Refining NZ shareholders to vote against import terminal model.

New $10m Port Rd bridge should ease city congestion

The Port Rd bridge should improve traffic flow and offer a safe walking and cycling link.