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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Issues at Whangārei’s new Summerset Mt Denby retirement village highlighted in push for law reform
“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...
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Netball: Mystics hold on in tense finish to advance
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...
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Northland news in brief: Bomb scare at Whangārei court, thousands of native trees planted
Representatives of Trees That Count, Kaipara Moana Remediation and Whangārei District Council planted 7000 trees on Monday. Photo / Supplied Thousands of native trees planted A total of 7000 native trees have been planted...
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Fast-moving thunderstorms forecast for Northland
MetService has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning that was in place for the upper North Island, but a watch still remains in place. Photo: MetService More thunderstorms are forecast for Northland until early Sunday...
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