Whangarei
Food for Life
Lisa Thompson meets Buddhi Wilcox, a Northland Hare Krishna devotee who has so far delivered 70,000 hot meals to school children, in his bid to try and tackle child poverty in his region. Audio
Plans for Hundertwasser Art Centre revived
Plans for a Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei have been revived after years of controversy. Audio
Whangarei bashed victim had no known enemies
The police say a Whangarei man killed by a savage beating at the weekend had no known enemies. Audio
Pilot study suggests crowded state houses worse than rentals
A study at Whangarei hospital has found Maori living in crowded conditions in state houses are suffering worse health issues than those in crowded private housing. The findings of the pilot study… Audio
Yachts face greater biosecurity scrutiny
Yachts arriving in Northland over the next few months will be scrutinised more thoroughly after two Queensland fruit flys were found in Whangarei earlier this year. Audio
A thousand people apply for 80 Kmart jobs in Whangarei
More than a thousand people have applied for 80 new Kmart jobs in Whangarei. Audio
Whangarei District Council told to pay out for wrongful sacking
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council was wrong to sack his personal assistant for something he'd done himself and in worse circumstances. Audio
Kiwiyo chief executive Norman Markgraaff responds
Whangarei teenager Monet-Mei Clarke who her job at a frozen yoghurt store after being told she couldn't say "kia ora" to greet customers. We have received a response from Kiwiyo chief executive Norman… Audio
Whangarei teen quit job being told she can't say "kia ora"
A Whangarei teenager says she quit her job at an frozen yoghurt store after being told she couldn't say "kia ora" to greet customers. Audio
Sacked council staffer grilled over mayoral nomination
A Whangarei city council worker sacked for nominating a mayoral candidate has had a grilling today over her actions - and her low opinion of her boss Audio
CEO admits creating impression of electoral bias
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council has admitted that his treatment of two staff during last year's council elections, has left an impression of bias and double-standards. Audio
Whangarei council abandons Hundertwasser Art Centre
The Whangarei District Council is abandoning its plans for a Hundertwasser Art Centre in the city. Audio
Whangarei District Council to vote on Hundertwasser art centre
The Whangarei District Council's set to make a decision this morning on the Hundertwasser art centre project. Audio
CYF 'devastated' at its caregiver raping girls
Northland man Taite Kupa is beginning a long jail term tonight for raping and assaulting children in his care at the CYF home in Whangarei he ran with his wife. Audio
Treasure Hunt - 'Harry'
An anonymous Whangarei couple are creating a buzz around town, by leading followers on a treasure hunt for hidden cash. On Sunday night the pair started a Facebook page called "Find our cash… Audio
A Whangarei marina is only ever half full
Northland Port Corporation says tough economic times, combined with poor shoreside infrastructure, mean a Whangarei marina it's buying is always half-empty. Audio
Northland Port buys Marsden Cove Marina in Whangarei.
Northland Port Corporation is buying Whangarei's Marsden Cove Marina and neighbouring commercial space, for almost seven-million dollars. Audio
Council considers Hundertwasser opinion poll
Whangarei is on the verge of losing its chance to build a Hundertwasser art centre. Audio
Whangarei people fed up with dust hazard
Rural Whangarei people fed up with the dust hazard caused by log trucks on gravel roads - have vented their anger today at a council meeting. Audio
Residents to march on council re dusty roads
Whangarei people angry about the state of their unsealed roads are marching on the council today to make their protests. Audio