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Northland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communities
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Northland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms
An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.
‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green light
A council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.
Whangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by car
A petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.
'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack
One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.
Hundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern
The plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.
Mixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operations
The Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognition
Whangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.
Whangārei waits: Mayoral rivals' lead switch in election-race nail-biter
Ken Couper and Vince Cocurullo have swapped places in the tight mayoral contest.
Mayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected today
More results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.
Northport expansion gets approval
Shares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.
Animal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and dead
Nine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.
Northland councils unite to manage $1b water, wastewater services
The Far North was the last to join, with one vote against the plan.
'Woke block': Councillors respond to alleged comments by outgoing Deputy Mayor
Halses' comments were published in Letterbox newsletter on August 10.
Historic pā site sale: Council's consultation claims under fire from tangata whenua
The council sold land that is part of Pihoihoi Pā for $2.24 million to a hotel developer.
The mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wards
Chala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.
'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes
'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'
Kaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water rates
Kaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.
Is $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?
Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.
Family's heartbreak as pet sheep killed by dogs; council called out for delayed action
The family was upset Animal Control didn't visit on the day.
'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne car
A former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car
‘Flying’ through the air: Grandfather's call for safer crossings after crash
Kara Shortland was seriously injured in Raumanga near the Ōtaika Shopping Centre in March.
Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.
Sweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansion
Bocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.
Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site
As Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.
'Zero facilities': Pensioners fear proposed 30% rates hike
The Johnsons' rates could rise to more than $3500 a year.
Subdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concerns
Houses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.
'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation
The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.
'This is great': Hapū wins fight to protect sacred land and trees
The controversial 93-home development at Onoke Heights, Te Kamo, is now at a dead end.
Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising
The Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.