Latest from Whangarei

Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up

Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.

Explosive and dynamic: Theatre company thrilled to bring coming-of-age show to the North

A punk-style theatre production will be performed in Whangārei and Kerikeri soon.

Dramatic rescue as chopper plucks elderly patient from boat 240km out at sea

Northland’s Sikorsky choppers are the only ones with a big enough range for ocean rescues.

Kids' deaths treated as double homicide

Police are investigating the deaths of two children, believed to be aged 1 and 4.

Road Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their part

Northlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.

'Shock to the community': Two children dead at Northland home

Double homicide in Ruakākā, Northland, being investigated by police

Candles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North home

Fire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.

Action from the International Rally of Whangārei in pictures

Hayden Paddon takes out eighth International Rally of Whangārei.

Category 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet block

Iconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.

Kaipara towns lead the charge in property resale gain

Despite a slowdown, most Northlanders who sold their homes in 2022 still made a gain.

Decision soon on go-ahead for Marsden Pt rail link as Govt weighs business case

The Government will make an announcement in due course on Marsden Pt rail spur.

Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment

Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.

Our Treasures: The sinister original tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Not many have heard the original story, where the old lady was thrown on a fire.

Commerce Commission to look at why fuel in Whangārei costs so much

Reason Whangārei has some of highest fuel prices in NZ to be looked into

News in brief from Northland - new ute won, boxers wanted and record fair

News snippets from Northland.

Cleaned out: Couple's van stolen as they worked in central city

Commercial cleaning van stolen while cleaners were at work

New Channel Infrastructure CEO excited about opportunities at Marsden Pt site

Renewable energy production on Marsden Pt key going forward

Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive

New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.