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An upgrade of the notorious stretch of road between Whangarei and Northport to a four lane highway will be started within the next two years.
Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced the plans on Friday at a sod turning ceremony for a $6.6m cycleway in Whangarei.
Bridges says ...
The Northland Regional Council is to make a $1.5 million contribution to Whangarei's $16.25 million Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Councillors agreed today to provide the funds from the council's investment and growth reserve.
Chairman Bill Shepherd says the IGR contains commercial … View moreThe Northland Regional Council is to make a $1.5 million contribution to Whangarei's $16.25 million Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Councillors agreed today to provide the funds from the council's investment and growth reserve.
Chairman Bill Shepherd says the IGR contains commercial income that has ...
A father and son caught running an illegal black market crayfish operation from their Whangarei home…
Six men accused in New Zealand's largest ever methamphetamine haul will not go to trial before April 2018.
Ulakai Fakaosilea, 26, Amoki Matoto Fonua, 32, Jermiah Lusitini, 27, Malachi Tuilotolava, 25, and Ka Yip Wan, 26, who are all in custody, appeared for call over in the ...
The Whangarei District Council will not be publicly consulting the 2017-18 annual plan because it believes there are no significant changes to those matters already signalled in the long term plan.
Legislation does not require the council to consult on annual plans when there no significant ...
A new $6.6 million path connecting Kamo with Whangarei's CBD is expected to be used by 600 people a …
A man charged with the murder of a 61-year-old Northland man on February 10, 2016 appeared by audio …
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The man who allegedly carjacked an elderly couple as they were loading groceries into their car outside a Tikipunga shopping centre was remanded on custody to allow him to apply for legal aid.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Whangarei District Court on Monday.
He was arrested on February … View moreThe man who allegedly carjacked an elderly couple as they were loading groceries into their car outside a Tikipunga shopping centre was remanded on custody to allow him to apply for legal aid.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Whangarei District Court on Monday.
He was arrested on February 10 ...
Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
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We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket
Hill country farmers whose erosion-prone properties drain to the Kaipara Harbour may be eligible for…
Northern Mystics head coach Helene Wilson is looking forward to bringing her ANZ Premiership netbal…
It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.
A man seriously assaulted in the car park of a hotel is still recovering from his injuries weeks later.
The man was assaulted outside the Kamo Hotel in Whangarei about 1.30am on January 30.
Passersby discovered him and rushed him to Whangarei Hospital.
Police said the man has since been … View moreA man seriously assaulted in the car park of a hotel is still recovering from his injuries weeks later.
The man was assaulted outside the Kamo Hotel in Whangarei about 1.30am on January 30.
Passersby discovered him and rushed him to Whangarei Hospital.
Police said the man has since been released...
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