Whangārei

Some parts of Northland were isolated after heavy rain, with floodwater running deep around houses and emergency services under pressure to respond to calls.

A plan for compromise has been reached after a court heard of the controversial installation of a large network of tall colourful statues on a bush-clad hillside at the Whangārei Heads.

The Governor-General Cindy Kiro is on her first official tour of her home region, Northland - including visiting arts and community centres, marae, and taking her turn paddling on a waka.

Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.

Fire investigators have established exactly where a serious wildfire started near Whangārei - now they are working on how it got started.

Whangārei District Council says it's looking into reports about councillors' comments on social media relating to the hīkoi - but won't say if any formal Code of Conduct complaint has been lodged.

A man found guilty for multiple counts of sexual abuse on young girls has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, and warned he will serve the full term if he does not admit responsibility.

Police are calling for witnesses to a crash in which a motorcyclist was killed in Whangārei last week.

Ratings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P Global) has rated how councils would be affected by Three Waters legislation, and found winners and losers.

New Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo says he is excited about leading the district forward.

Several arrests have been made in Whangārei as part of an investigation on ram raids and youth-related offending.

Water rates are to potentially climb by more than 30 percent as Whangārei District Council faces a $3.4 million double hit from the end of Marsden Point oil refining and extra three waters costs.

Gavin Benney denies his press release indicating support for a proposed conference and event centre breached the council's elected members' code of conduct.

Whangārei District Council's proposed Oruku Landing convention and events centre has had a big thumbs down from submitters - on the eve of the council deciding on whether to go ahead with the…

Hundertwasser Art Centre campaigners are counting down to opening day in Whangārei.

Whangārei District Council is slashing $2 million from its staff running costs.