Election 2020 coverage - Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates
We'll keep you up to date on what's happening in the region.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMangawhai
Petrol station raided for cigarettes for fourth time in six months
Thousands of dollars' worth of tobacco products were stolen from a Whangārei business.
Tropical fruits the way to go in winterless Northland
A climate report warns of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts in Northland.
Marriage proposal follows singer's default lockdown in Whangārei
While touring New Zealand, singer Maggie Cocco finds love at a Whangārei Irish bar.
Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.
After 19 months of construction Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout opens on Monday
Whangārei's Loop Rd roundabout on SH1 to open on Monday for first time.
Northland bakers in the running for best sausage rolls
13 bakers have put their best meat-filled pastries forward.
Award for art and mentoring programme at Northland's Ngawha prison
Creative inmates at Ngawha prison are thrilled with their recent Arts Access award.
Bluebottle swarm surprises beachgoers at Matauri Bay
Stinging sea creatures at mercy of winds, currents, and thrive as sunlight hours increase.
Magpies defend Shield against the Taniwha
Magpies overpower Northland Taniwha to retain the Ranfurly Shield in Napier.
Kerikeri High to reopen on Monday after fire
Fire-damaged Northland school reopens on Monday
Court orders defunct Northland sawmill to pay its debt
Council says it will keep up fight to claw back more than $860,000.
Cost of spaying unaffordable for many in Northland
Littering kittens to pick up speed in Northland unless spaying is carried out.
Northland rugby fans hoping to bring Ranfurly Shield home
After 41 years, Northland rugby fans hope to bring Ranfurly Shield home again.
Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei
Centre Championship Pairs this weekend
New champion to be found in the men's section as last year's winners are not in the field.
Cruise ship spending jumps in 2019-20 but coming season a likely write-off
Despite a Covid-shortened season and fewer passengers, spending in North rose 17 per cent.
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.
News snippets from Northland
No injuries in SH1 crash; and Bay Walking Weekend returns.
Family proud of Northland teen crowned Miss NZ 2020
'I want to show that with hard work you can achieve anything,' says 19yo Sydney Batters.
Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer
Builders pull together to help animal charity
BOI Animal Rescue has helped countless creatures since 2016 - now they're getting a hand.
Court removes Stephenson Island trustees
Two men breached fiduciary duty to all the owners of Stephenson Island.
Shellfish ban imposed on Northland's west coast
Phone Healthline or seek medical attention if you become ill after eating shellfish.
Whangārei's Kathy Ramsay walking from Cape Reinga to home city
The 53-year-old begins her Northland trek today, walking for mental health.
Whatuwhiwhi community has had enough of methamphetamine scourge
Far North community marches against methamphetamine.
Vandalised Northland election billboards 'more violent in nature'
The 2020 general election campaign has taken a sinister turn in Northland.
Pink Ribbon bike ride in Northland raised $7144
Motorbike ride through Northland raised more than $7000 to help fight breast cancer.
Avocado thefts a public health risk, grower says
Insecticide spray warning: Buyers of stolen fruit don't know if it's safe to eat.
Whangārei volunteers clean up more than a tonne of trash in monthly clean-up
Marine pollutant, traffic cones, tyres and fire extinguisher found in Whangārei clean-up.
Whangārei's first Fringe Festival attracting sell-out crowds
Whangārei's first Fringe Festival attracting sell-out crowds and growing.