Latest from Whangarei

Plan to protect Bay of Islands marine mammals open for submissions

Submissions are open on a controversial plan for a Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary.

'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up

Whangārei nurse Terryann Clark hopes some failures will now be fixed.

Hapū buys 'alienated' parcel of land

A local hapū from Pātaua South have successfully purchased 57ha of contentious land.

Whangārei's Tahere now home to 10 new kiwi

10 new kiwi released at Whangārei's Tahere

Court of Appeal cuts robbery getaway driver's sentence

The Northlander argued the district court judge's sentencing starting point was too high.

House in Northland demolished before review of historical value completed

Kāinga Ora CEO admits house demolition in Northland before assessment completed.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

New roof for Riverbank Centre

Creative scaffolding required for iconic Riverbank theatre's odd-shaped roof.

Judicial review against government agencies fails

Man claims police under instructions from gangs not to respond to his calls for help.

Jobs, jobs, jobs...but where are the workers?

Northland companies are stretched in the hunt for suitable candidates to fill vacant jobs.

Top New Zealand sculptor sets up new studio in Northland

Top sculptor Lucy Bucknall describes what's behind her work and what's next for Northland.

Northland news briefs

News snippets from around the region.

School holiday programmes for kids

Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.

First sports exchange start of annual event

First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.

Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits

Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.

Sir John Kirwan arrives in town — on a Vespa

3000km scooter rally aims to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation.

Fourth motorcyclist killed in less than two weeks

Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.

World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill

The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.