Kororāreka Marae Society chair Deb Rewiri said the long wait was frustrating. “But I’ve been advised just to let [the new Government] settle in and they will get to it, and to be patient....
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Rats stopped from eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs
A shortjaw kōkopu. Photo: DOC A rare and secretive native fish that lays its eggs on land is getting a helping hand to fight back against rats plundering its nests. Last year, Department of...
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Transport Minister announces four-lane highway from Auckland to Whangārei
By Jenny Ling of Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced the government will accelerate work on the new four-lane expressway between Auckland and Whangārei, including over the Brynderwyns. Photo: NZME / Michael Cunningham The...
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Northlanders fear more slips, closures of Brynderwyn Hills
Former roading contractor Keith Taylor, who spent his life working on Northland roads before his retirement, said the ground was “unstable”. “There’s one good reason why that road was never touched over the years...
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Trade Aid Whangārei staff and volunteers prepare for end of month closure
Linda Rooke and Ann Heatley show off some products in the Whangārei Trade Aid store in 1987. “There’s been so many very good people involved who have put so much time into Trade Aid...
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Lance Goodhew found not guilty for Enchanter boat tragedy which killed five
None of the victim’s families were present. The men had spent three days fishing at the Three Kings Islands before heading south to North Cape, where a 10-metre rogue wave capsized their boat on...
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New Northland Rugby Union chairwoman excited to drive Northland Rugby to be the best
Newly appointed Northland Rugby Union chairperson, Nikita Tomlinson. Photo / Supplied Tomlinson said her love for rugby started on the sidelines, cheering on her little brother and the All Blacks. “I have seen firsthand...
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Enchanter trial: Skipper Lance Goodhew found not guilty of breaching duties
Enchanter skipper, Lance Goodhew, on trial in Whangārei on 6 May, 2024. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf The skipper of the ill-fated Enchanter fishing charter boat has been found not guilty after a...
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Decision stalls on Russell’s possible name change to Kororāreka
Kororāreka Marae chairwoman Deb Rewiri by the waharoa (gateway) welcoming visitors to the Bay of Islands town. Photo: RNZ/Peter de Graaf A decision about the name of a historic Bay of Islands town appears...
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Eye tests urged as Whangārei man’s eyesight saved from macular degeneration
In 2014, Peter went to his optometrist for a regular check and was referred to specialist Dr Brian Kent-Smith for further treatment. Initially, he needed cataract surgery, but soon after the surgery was completed,...
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