The government has mandated fluoride is added to drinking water that goes to householders from Whangārei’s Whau Valley water treatment plant opened in May 2021. Photo: Northern Advocate / Tania Whyte The first of...

At Whangārei Harbour’s entrance, a small, uninhabited island holds a large mystery. The Frenchman has a baffling door, concreted firmly shut, but Whangārei locals believe they can unlock the riddle. Denise Piper reports. Long-time...

Ragdoll Bailey after he was attacked by roaming dogs. Around 10 cats have gone missing in a small Northland community in the last year, and residents believe they have been killed by roaming dogs....

Totara Cafe was targeted by thieves twice in one week. Photo / Angela Woods Retail crime has been rampant in Whangārei over the last week, with one cafe in Tikipunga burgled twice in four...

Vaping has become an epidemic among young people in Northland. Photo / 123rf Proposals to limit youth vaping are about striking a balance so Northlanders’ ability to quit smoking is not impacted, experts say....