The latest news bites from around the region.

One man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.

Exam time can be stressful and busy.

Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration

Yoga and frisky felines come together at Yin Side Yoga.

Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.

OPINION: Our people can only take so much more of this, the Whangārei Mayor says.

"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."

Sport encourages us to feel included and supported.

Pehi is representing his country again.

The show at Fort Takapuna raises funds for Women's Refuge.

The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.

'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.

The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.

Cocurullo has high hopes for the district.

Children have a right to be taught in ways that are individually relevant and meaningful.

Expect a "bloody good time" when Ocean Alley hit our shores this summer.

The master chef outlines her greatest fear, her bucket-list hopes and a vision for NZ.

The object was found at Great Exhibition Bay on Tuesday evening.

'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'

Talmage Murray told his girlfriend she needed to change her police statement.

'It's not just a game. It involves concentration, math and angles.'

The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.

Keegan Jones launched his first free legal clinic in Whangārei earlier this year.

Northland woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard honoured at World Champs.