We are now able to get on with repairing essential infrastructure around our district. Planning and construction will be happening over the next three years. We all know the Whangārei District is growing fast....

Her diagnosis of colorectal cancer was delayed by two years after doctors at her general practice and Whangārei Hospital ED misdiagnosed her symptoms as piles. She suffered from stomach pain and altered bowel movements,...

Barrier Air’s Cessna Grand Caravan on the tarmac at Bay of Islands Airport in Kerikeri. Photo: Peter de Graaf/RNZ Competition has arrived on Northland’s busiest air route with the inaugural Barrier Air flight from...

Where you live can determine the quality of healthcare you receive, as well as how easy it is to access the help you need, doctors say. File photo Photo: UnSplash/ Stephen Andrews Doctors working...

Codi Clarke, Ngāpuhi Social Service kaimahi at a rally against Māori children in state care on 3 August, 2024. Photo: Supplied The organisers of a rally in Kaikohe organised by Ngāpuhi iwi say their...

(File image). Photo: 123RF A teenager has been referred to Youth Aid after allegedly impersonated a police officer by attaching red and blue flashing lights to his vehicle in Northland. Mid North response manager...

Mayor Craig Jepson Photo: Supplied / NZME via Local Democracy Reporting Kaipara District Council could become the first council in New Zealand to can its Māori ward under newly passed government legislation. The council...

The group is split in two, Prezzy and HDC Mega. Prezzy will compete in the junior category and HDC Mega will compete in the MegaCrew division. For company director Annalise Wood, the opportunity is...

Jared Hiakita Photo: RNZ/Sally Round It’s hoped a fruit tree nursery taking shape in the Far North will help local people rely less heavily on supermarket shelves.  Jared Hiakita is co-founder of the charity...

Fast-forward to now, and curious community members are spotting new buildings appearing on the turf — a sign of things to come. Singh and Kaur told the Advocate the hope is to have their...