Neighbours were concerned the development would cause upheaval to the existing Kāinga Ora residents, many of whom are elderly, as well as disrupting the close-knit feel of the village. Murray said the community will...

Ariki Estate posted an update last week stating they were “actively investigating” several potential conflicts of interest, alleged financial mishandling and relationship issues involving Heke. Heke told the Advocate he was “deeply focused” on...

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....

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...

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...