Local Matters

The forced sale of an 80-hectare property on Sandspit Road, known as the Chestnut Farm, has been confirmed. Former owners – Hong Zhongliang, Ke Xueli,...

The train station in Wellsford became the scene of a major crash on March 17, albeit in the interests of training emergency services and KiwiRail...

Fix Hill Street Now campaigners are fuming after pouring time and thousands of dollars into presenting a petition to Parliament, which they believe has got...

Wellsford residents fiercely condemned a Rodney Local Board proposal to introduce an annual targeted rate to fix Rodney’s transport woes, at a meeting at the...

A 20-year-old Whangarei man is facing a number of charges following a wild chase through Warkworth on Monday, March 19, which ended in the mud...

Around 50 boaties gathered at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club on March 15 to find out about more about safety at sea – including survival techniques...

Police are investigating a ram raid incident at a Silverdale superette that took place shortly before 1am on Sunday, March 25. The store, in Silverdale...

Locals will be watching closely as two Hibiscus Coast athletes, both in their early twenties, take part in the Commonwealth Games which begin on April...

There has been a noticeable increase in the number of dead or exhausted little blue penguins (korora) on Hibiscus Coast beaches. Residents have turned to...

Musicians and music lovers mourn the passing of the Kings Arms hotel in Auckland, which was known for its live bands and closed on February...