Latest from Whangarei

It's not your average animal farm: Meet the couple building a unique paradise

The effort is worth it when the couple see looks of 'absolute delight and huge smiles'.

Whangārei Hospital at capacity: Staff say the rebuild will be no better

A cardiologist who works there says the hospital is not a healing or healthy space.

'You’ve come too far not to go further': The young mayor sparking change in the Far North

Moko Tepania said it has been a "hell of a year" but there's plenty more to do.

Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with truck

Police are continuing to investigate the crash south of Kaikohe on Wednesday.

Hamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awards

A Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.

Pouto teens to play international netball tournament

The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.

Toxin warning for Northland shellfish gatherers

'The consequences are too serious to run the risk.'

'Dreadful day': WWII survivor cheats death again, loses home in devastating fire

An 80-year-old house fire survivor shares his challenging experiences.

Far North landowner agrees not to dig wāhi tapu sand dunes

The occupation started when the landowner planned to use a digger to widen an accessway.

'There is hope': How a man transformed a life of depression

Northland mental health survivor comes out about his struggles and eventual transformation

Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services

Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.

NZ Events Association votes Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre the best in the country

Where's the best events venue in the country? Right here in Northland!

A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten

Peter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.

'Already feel like a winner': Entertainer Luke Bird says on being a finalist for TV awards

Northland entertainer Luke Bird is a favourite to win the Television Personality award.

'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closure

Northland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.

Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing

But Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.

Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus

Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.

Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town

Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.