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Odds shorten on Ruatangata hosting $150m Whangārei district airport
More light has been shed on the preferred locations for a new Whangārei district airport.
Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.
Whangārei ratepayers facing 30% water rates rise due to refinery closing
Ratepayers face water price hikes when Refinery closes
Shed, boat, car fire sparks multi-plug warning
Blaze broke out at Ōhaeawai, east of Kaikohe, on Saturday afternoon.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Northland daily case numbers fall below 500
The latest daily Covid numbers for Northland.
NZ's biggest school solar system slashing power bills at Kerikeri High
When the sun's shining the 175kW system produces up to 65 per cent of school's power needs
Northland Sports Awards winners announced
Portia Woodman and Tyla Nathan-Wong - Supreme winners.
Sheryl Mai: Removal of Covid vaccine passes welcome
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai reflects on the recent challenges faced locally and nationwide.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Vaccine passes not needed to enter Whangārei Library from April 5
Latest news from Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai.
Foy puts up hand to be Northland's next National candidate
Candidacy for once-safe blue seat will be hotly contested; Matt King sets up new party.
Ruawai fire chief Kevin Evans: The keen duck hunter who saved NZ's brown teal from extinction
Kevin Evans became enamoured with brown teal conservation as a 12yo on a family trip.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Poison alcohol in the letterbox: Man's attempt to solve his own murder
Dave Davan died after drinking port spiked with weedkiller. Who wanted him dead?
'As a parent, it is a really degrading situation, both financially and mentally': Northland mum
Northland kids are missing out on healthy food as the cost is too high for some families.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Pics from Junior Athletics Whangārei's Ribbon Day
Some outstanding results at Junior Athletics Whangārei's Ribbon Day
Whangārei District Council can't proceed with plan to change the district's ward system
Commission rejects WDC plan to change way people vote in their councillors.
Dream big, fill your visions with beauty
The power of imagination is the focus of columnist Carolyn Hansen this week.
Is there a better household task than unblocking a drain? Joe Bennett asks
The latest musings from Joe Bennett.
A Different Light: Thoughts from the disability sector
It's good practice to lean into one's vulnerabilities, says Northland disability advocate.
Enchanter tragedy: The ill-fated 'trip of a lifetime' that claimed five lives
NZ Herald reporter David Fisher plots the journey of the Enchanter's fatal voyage.
Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole
'We don't need another liquor outlet. Why would you want to keep breaking up families?'
Bay of Islands hapū Ngāti Rēhia says it was kept in the dark over liquor shop plans.
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
How will newly-mapped coastal hazard zones affect you?
The hazard zones' consideration is among key 10-year updates for the WDC District Plan.
Northland Centre bowlers to take on Far North this Sunday
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene
'Freedom': Whangārei man Steve shares life with guide dog as part of puppy appeal
The Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dog Puppy Appeal's goal is to raise $600,000 on March 25-26.
Kerikeri's Troy Kingi wins country's top songwriting award - A Silver Scroll
Northland singer/songwriter Troy Kingi has won the country's top songwriting award.
New Zealand's oldest building turns 200
Humble wooden building has served as a mission headquarters, family home and school.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.