NRC Councillors meeting next week to discuss funding for conference centre
Discussions ongoing about funding for new conference centre in Whangārei.
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Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'
Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.
Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?
Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.
Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community
Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.
Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.
Family home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'
Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
News in brief: Bling Bling Toi Marama lights up Kaikohe
News snippets from around the region.
Honey goldrush losing its shine, says apiarist
Honey prices have dropped to levels that may be unviable for some beekeepers.
Anahera Pickering: Think before you comment on social media - words matter
"We have responsibilities to each other if we want a community where we are all thriving."
Shifting sands: Anger over council's Matapōuri beach work
Bach owners caught on shifting sands in effort to save one of our most pristine beaches.
Mayor Mai: 'Disappointing' time taken on SH1 roundabout
Roundabout project meant to finish late 2020 now stretching to late 2022.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Nanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'
Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.
A Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its roots
Kokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.
Three waters: Government's Northland restructuring plans in disarray
Whangārei District Council is the first to reject the Government's plan.
Three waters plan: Mayor says WDC needs to make sure ratepayers aren't disadvantaged
At a meeting this morning council provisionally rejected the three waters plan.
Daylight robbery: Mum-of-four held at knife point
Armed robberies in Whangārei spark community concern.
Western Sharks the real deal with final round to play
Mid Northern overpower OBM at home to climb to second position.
Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Makeup of Whangārei District's 14-member council will change next year
The two-into-one urban ward means a cut in the number of general ward councillors.
Shane Reti: Our bulging hospitals and primary care
A&E is the gateway to hospitals but there are long waiting times all over the country.
How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet
Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.
Slain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'
The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'
Northland news in brief: Crash victims named, grandmother honoured with award
News snippets from around the region.
Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.
Tauraroa Area School students excited for Wellington to take part in NZYSW Winter Concert
Three Tauraroa Area School students are part of New Zealand Youth Symphonic Winds.
Kaipara District Council decision to not release trout this year disappoints trout fishing enthusiasts
Trout will not be released into Lake Kaiiwi for the third consecutive year.
Shirley's two-year battle with council over broken footpath
Kamo Rd resident Shirley Casey faces difficulties using a walker on a cracked footpath.
Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark
Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.