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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

“So anyone moving into the village would have been very aware (that) they would have to look at alternatives if their health needs changed,” Mudge said. Retirement Village Residents Association (RVResidents) national president Brian...

The Mystics were pushed all the way before nailing a hard-fought 63-55 win over the Stars in Auckland on Sunday. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Ltd With a place in the Finals Series on the...