Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
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Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?
Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.
Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community
Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.
Looking forward to 2022 winter interclub event
This weekend sees the NZ Champion of Champion singles being held in Wellington.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Three waters: Government's Northland restructuring plans in disarray
Whangārei District Council is the first to reject the Government's plan.
Hiker nears end of 3000km walk for charity
Ex-army chef overcomes loneliness, loss of friend to cancer, to conquer 3000km challenge.
Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.
Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds
Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.
Kaipara District Council decision to not release trout this year disappoints trout fishing enthusiasts
Trout will not be released into Lake Kaiiwi for the third consecutive year.
Gwen Lawson: Mangawhai unbeatable at winter interclub
Four other teams now competing for second place on Sunday.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze
A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.
Gentle giant's numbers boosted as more wētāpunga released in Bay
'Finally insects are grabbing the limelight. They are the ones that run the planet.'
Warming homes using ovens 'not uncommon' in Northland.
Northland whanau who have heated their homes with ovens have received winter warmer packs.
News in brief: Pasifika community Covid-19 information meeting, canopy bridge to glow orange
News snippets from around the region.
Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville
Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
The fish called 'sport' cannot afford to rot from the head
Improving the capability and capacity of sport governance in Northland.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump - hair today gone tomorrow.
Denial of ageing is a massive industry especially in the world's richest country,
News in brief: Evacuation at Kaikohe school, footpath work progresses
New snippets from around the region.
Wyn Drabble: New words are here to stay
New words have to go through the official process.
News in brief: Man arrested, new single for Alien Weaponry
News snippets from around the region.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Whangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footage
Police were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.
Shane Reti: We need four lanes not sticks
Four lanes has been identified as the single biggest economic driver for Northland.