Trucks ignore Brynderwyns detour

15:00 Mon, 15 Apr

Despite repeated warnings that truck and trailer units may not use the Mangawhai-Waipu detour route during the SH1 Brynderwyn Hills closure, a truck and trailer...

Riverside sites in Waipu move

08:00 Tue, 12 Mar

Waipu Waterfront Estate, a new riverside development just minutes away from beaches and other local attractions, is selling steadily, with 33 of the 53 sections...

Easter Carnival returns to Waipu

08:00 Mon, 27 Mar

Waipu is the place to go for some good old-fashioned family fun and games over the long weekend, when the annual Easter Carnival returns to...

Games capture Scottish spirit

08:00 Mon, 16 Jan

Waipu was the place to be on New Year’s Day, when the town’s 150th Highland Games were held at Caledonian Park. After a hiatus of...

New EV station fills fast-charging gap in northern network

09:00 Sat, 27 Nov

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers have a new option for rapid charging in Northland, thanks to a new fast charge station in Waipu. The new facility...

Beach wheelchair makes waves

10:00 Wed, 17 Nov

An innovative beach wheelchair in Waipu is enabling people with disabilities to enjoy beach activities that most other Kiwis take for granted. The “sand-cruiser” chair...