Whangarei

Whangarei District Mayor Vince Cocurullo confirms some people have been 10 days without power, and parts of the roading network have taken a heavy hit, in particular the road through the Brynderwyns.

Omicron patients will go to a field hospital in Whangārei if Covid-infected patients take up too many beds.

The hospital has been struggling with booming populations, undersized departments and… Audio

When celebrated and rather unconventional Austrian artist, philosopher and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser died in the Bay of Islands in 2000 part of his legacy were designs for an arts centre… Audio, Gallery

It's been a tough year for many, but particularly for those working within the education sector. A survey out just last week from the Education Review Office found the pandemic had left teachers… Audio

A Covid case in the Whangārei suburb of Otangarei has health authorities on high alert, with fears it could be a 'timebomb' waiting to go off.

The positive case spent a week in the community before… Audio

With Northland entering level 3, Auckland in level with benefits, and Waikato in level 3 restrictions, University of Otago epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker told Checkpoint there needs to be… Video, Audio

"I'm actually quite grumpy," Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai told Checkpoint after the announcement of level 3 lockdown for Northland.

"We've got a person who really has done everything that they should… Video, Audio

Northland will move to alert level 3 from midnight tonight, following recent information on the risk presented by the positive case initially tested in Whangārei, Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins has… Video, Audio

The Black Caps and their World Test Cricket Championship mace started a trip to all corners of the country today.

Team members are going all the way to Bluff with the silverware this week.

Tim… Video, Audio

Whangarei District councillors have rejected the government's three waters reforms after a heated debate today.

The government has so far put $760 million aside for the overhaul, that will take… Audio

The brakes have once again been slammed on plans for a four-lane highway near Whangārei - and local leaders are furious.

The road between Whangārei and Marsden Point has been a regional transport… Audio

One Whangārei family is preparing to harvest the country's first ever commercial pineapple crop.

They're not the only ones turning their hand to tropical fruit growing, with bananas, papayas and even… Video, Audio

On the streets of Whangārei some are wary of any vaccine rollout - citing a lack of information.

But others are counting down the days until they get their shot - but say supermarket workers and… Audio

Communities in Northland were also told to head inland and to higher ground.

Our reporter Nita Blake Persen and cameraman Nick Monro filed this report from Whangārei. Video, Audio

Having burst onto the scene in 2017 with a lead role in the film The Changeover, Kiwi actress Erana James' career has continued on an upward trajectory ever since, She is currently starring in the… Audio

Luxembourg wasn't the end point environmental scientist Tom Elliott had in mind when he launched a plan to sail and cycle from NZ to Europe in 2015, but he has enjoyed an immensely productive time… Audio

The Whangarei mayor, Sheryl Mai, is calling for stricter controls on firearms after shots were fired at a police officer early this morning.

She spoke with Māni Dunlop. Audio

Two people are still on the run after an attempted police shooting in Whangarei in the early hours of the morning.

Several shots were fired at a patrol car shortly after 2 o'clock after a vehicle… Audio