'Hard case gentleman': friends and family pay tribute to Whangārei man found after four-day search
Close friends have shared their memories of the talented sportsman and loving family man.
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Whangārei water could be piped to Mangawhai for $750M development
$750m Mangawhai development wants to use Whangārei's drinking water.
Whangārei District Councillors to discuss recommendations for Oruku Landing project
Possible targeted rate to fund conference and events centre in Whangārei.
Wet weather and gales sweep across North
Kāeo was hit hardest as heavy rain flooded several roads.
Far North man's death sparks police investigation
Police have appealed for sightings of vehicles potentially linked to Saturday's incident.
Live: Wet weather front kicks off school holidays
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
Disappointment for OBM as Mid Northern seize win
The form teams have reached the final of Northland''s premier club rugby competition.
Lotto millionaire: 'It's truly life-changing'
$1 million Lotto win "truly life-changing" for Northland couple.
Produce provides employment for young adults with disabilities
Long-term goal to get everybody in Whangārei with a disability into employment.
Whangārei man with dementia found dead after days of searches
"It's extremely sad for everyone involved" say police.
House fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'
Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.
Ngāpuhi Northland Age editor excited about homecoming and new role
Myjanne Jensen is looking forward to her new role as editor of the Northland Age.
Kerikeri's historic Stone Store seen in new light
Technology gives a 3D snapshot of Kerikeri's Stone Store.
Evicted - then Betty Hooper, 99, took her landlord to court
Frustration with her eviction led to judicial showdown.
School's out - here's how to keep Northland kids entertained
Here's a list of school holiday programmes around Northland to keep kids entertained.
Northlanders to join 'howl of protest' in four marches next week
Four Northland rallies opposing policies against 'rural life'.
Nasty RSV virus hits 47 Northland children, with three in ICU
47 cases of nasty RSV virus in Northland.
City Cricket Club signs ex-Black Cap Brendon Bracewell as coach
Brendon Bracewell is to coach Whangārei's City Cricket Club in its 75th Jubilee year
News snippets from Northland
Search for missing man continues; and farmer wants help catching feral dog pack.
Power station opening heralds new era of Far North self-reliance
Geothermal energy now powers the Far North for 97 per cent of the year.
Dog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farm
An Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.
The vaping battle: Proximity of vape shops to schools a concern
Increase in student vapers as more vape retailers pop up
Missing man: Police search stretches into second day
Police are asking people to check any personal CCTV footage for signs of the 72-year-old.
Police want convicted child abuser's Google account destroyed
Should our tech giants be doing more when it comes to child sexual abuse material online?
Landowners secure leave to challenge minister over granting of easements.
Power of the Minister of Land Information over granting of easements to be scrutinised.
Judge rules out fine for Northland farmer as offence too serious
Fence wire wrapped around bulls for months, MPI prosecutes Northland farmer.
Daniel and David Hood to represent Northland at NZ Bowls Champion of Champion Pairs
Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Whangārei Men's Shed deserved the Restoration Award: NZ Railway Heritage Trust
Whangārei Men's Shed's restoration work at the old rail station wins a prestigious award.
Hoax 111 call: Rescue chopper part of large-scale callout
Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.
News snippets from Northland
Tanker disrupts traffic; and Indigenous Book Club launched.
Police looking for missing Whangārei man
Anyone who sees the 72-year-old is asked to phone 111 immediately.
Spread of dangerous baby virus sees Whangārei Hospital limit visitors
Virus that can leave babies very sick sees visitors limited at Whangārei Hospital.
Third Conaghan brother to reach 50-year achievement
Brothers achievements in motorsport, Conservation and search and rescue recognised.
Book fair has tens of thousands of books for sale
Two new features of Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair.