Initiative making the step up to new schools easier for students
Whangārei Boys' High School students are the new mentors for primary school pupils.
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Northland surfers carry out average of 2.4 rescues each
An unrecognised water safety resource may be waiting just beyond the breakers.
'Black sheep of NZ Mayors': Kaipara mayor says Local Government New Zealand exit good move
However, the move has sparked concern with a local government expert.
News in brief: Suspicious house fire investigated, search for teen
The latest news bites from around the region.
Nearly 1900 vehicles stolen in Northland in six months
Ten vehicles per day stolen, police data reveals.
Two die, one critically injured in crashes at opposite ends of NZ
State Highway 14 in Wheki Valley is expected to remain closed for some time.
Arrest follows double stabbing in Moerewa
41-year-old faces two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Man charged following stabbing in Moerewa, two dead after crash
The stabbings are reported to have taken place on a back road in Moerewa this afternoon.
Family business 'The Chop Shop' destroyed in late-night blaze
No one was injured in a blaze that destroyed a family business on Wednesday evening.
Brad Flutey late to court after request for adjournment declined
Flutey requested an adjournment the day prior and then showed up late.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Pipiwai homecoming for world champ back on
Welcome home for newly crowned IBF world heavyweight champion rescheduled.
Northland junior fiction author a book awards finalist
A Northland author is a finalist in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships
Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland
Kūmara farm manager sentenced for attack on seasonal worker
The victim was hit with a fence post resulting in a fractured arm.
Bay News: Exhibition draws on Far North artists
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homeless
Housing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.
John Williamson: It's a long road that leads to a new road
The need to build new roads has been a controversial question for many years.
News in brief: Hospo industry initiative; Cinema to reopen
The latest news bites from around the region.
Fresh produce available to NorthTec students thanks to on-campus harvests
Fresh produce has been grown and placed into pātaka across NorthTec campuses.
Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
Work on $20m marina set to start
Preparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.
Arson suspected as home destroyed near Kaikohe
Owners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.
Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.
Rāwene man in court after alleged assaults at hospital
Rāwene Hospital patient described it as “like a scene out of a horror movie”.
'Kids starting with teeth missing' - Portland School out to improve pupils' oral health
Once a day, tamariki gather in their classes to brush their teeth.
'An accident waiting to happen': Bus driver refuses to drive on 'disintegrating' Far North roads
Far North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.
Emily Henderson: Protecting Uretiti Beach for future generations
We have such strong connections to our beaches in Whangārei.
Discovery sparks 190-year-old ‘missing person enquiry’
Writing slate with mystery signature found under floorboards at one of NZ's first schools.
Two dead after truck crash that closed SH10
Motorists urged to avoid the area; diversions are long and on rough roads.
Social housing projects get funded solar panels
‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says
A redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.