Latest from Whangarei

'I love league' Wāhine and kōtiro lace up for new league competition

Competition kicks off this weekend and has six contested women's team.

Comment: I look forward to Old Blighty moving with the times

Throughout his stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has been involved in countless gaffs.

Joe Bennett: It's toast and that's all there is to say

How much butter on your toast?

Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland

Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.

Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour

"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."

Afghan families learn how to swim

Afghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.

Another deluge to hit Far North tonight

Major slip closes Waiotemarama Gorge Rd in South Hokianga.

'I left the navy to become a drag queen': Anita Wigl'it brings her tour to Whangārei

Drag star Anita Wigl'it talks the story of her life in her new stand-up show.

Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down

Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet

News snippets from Northland

News in briefs from Northland.

My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads

Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.

Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast

Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.

'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD

Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.

Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep

Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.

Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident

Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.

Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves

Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.