Construction has officially commenced on the $227 million solar farm located at Ruakākā, marking a significant milestone for Meridian Energy. This 130-megawatt (MW) solar project is...
Dairy farmer Ken Couper has been elected as the new Mayor of Whangarei, New Zealand’s seventh-largest city, following a decisive victory over the incumbent Vince Cocurullo....
Ken Couper, a dairy farmer from Waipu, has been elected as the new Mayor of Whangārei, successfully defeating the incumbent, Vince Cocurullo. The election, which took...
Ken Couper has been elected as the new Mayor of Whangārei, successfully defeating the incumbent, Vince Cocurullo, in the local body elections held on **October 7,...
Seven people sustained injuries in a two-vehicle collision north of Whangarei on the evening of October 10, 2023. Emergency services responded to the incident on Puhipuhi...
Walter Yovich, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 86. Known affectionately as Wally, his family announced his...
A couple from Whangārei is facing serious allegations of child abuse, with a total of 35 charges filed against them. The case stems from the distressing...
A young girl’s escape from alleged abuse has triggered a significant police investigation and led to a trial involving 35 charges against a couple from Whangārei,...
The Government has announced a significant investment of $100 million for upgrades to hospital facilities across the country. Health Minister Simeon Brown revealed the funding during...
A police pursuit in Whangarei led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition after officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen. On the afternoon...