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Minister's explanation on higher fuel prices in Whangārei baffles mayor

Commerce Commission still looking at fuel price disparity in Whangārei and other towns

Council calls for submissions on dog rules

'It’s out the gate' - Whangārei resident concerned about out-of-control dogs.

Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House

The six students will audition as part of a new degree.

Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve

Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Rates in Whangārei going up by 7.9pc

More than half of submitters supported the rise.

Ruakākā races on this Saturday

Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.

Northland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promise

Hill is returning to his Southern roots as District Commander for Canterbury.

Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene

Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.

Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’

Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.

Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons

Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.

New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation

The state housing development has not been without controversy.

Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world

Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales

Northland bucking the slow housing market trend

Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices

Whangārei man missing, police appeal for help after extensive search

Veon Smith, 48, was last seen wearing track pants and a checked shirt.

‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland

Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.

Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland

'Without the community, we are a nobody.'

Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours

Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres

An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.