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'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.
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Motorists reminded to keep eye out for cattle on Whangārei Heads Road
There is no signage or other mode of warning about the risk.
Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
Roaming wild cattle: Fears someone will die
Up to 100 wild cattle are damaging bush around Waikaraka and endangering drivers.
Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
Pathway feels unsafe: Commuter concerns with shared route
Commuters describe their unsafe experiences using the Whangārei shared pathway.
A growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plant
Conservation group's aim to up community efforts in the ongoing war against moth plant.
Should ratepayers foot the bill to ensure freedom campers stick to the rules?
Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.
Roaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in Maungatapere
The Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.
Council silent since cemetery dispute with grieving families
Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.
Fears for winter as council says no to homeless shelter proposal at former old boys' site
Kids as young as 6, elderly, people with cancer, are our homeless, activist says.
The message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hear
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham
Court only option after councils clear Semenoff of subsidence concerns
Developer Stan Semenoff has been cleared of a nearby resident's concerns
Injured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'
The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.
'Heartless': Grieving families upset over request to remove graveside tributes
A grieving Whangarei family have been told to clear tributes from a gravesite lawn.
Resident despairs over former Whangārei mayor’s earthmoving activities
A Manuka Place resident fears his property might be the next to be condemned.
'Who owns the trailer?': The question that left council lawyers floundering in court
The council ticketed the man for parking a car and trailer over a driveway.
Man's anguish after dogs go missing from backyard
A dog owner fears the worse after his mastiffs went missing from their fenced yard.
Whangārei mayor says role can be ‘very lonely’
'When you take the role of mayor, it's not about you. It's about everybody else.'
'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closure
Trucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
New Port Nikau pier could boost marine sector and community, mayor says
The latest pier at the marina is due to be completed later this month.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara
The number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
First cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next year
The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Rough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessness
Homeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.