Latest from Whangarei

Hoax 111 call: Rescue chopper part of large-scale callout

Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.

News snippets from Northland

Tanker disrupts traffic; and Indigenous Book Club launched.

Daniel and David Hood to represent Northland at NZ Bowls Champion of Champion Pairs

Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson

Whangārei Men's Shed deserved the Restoration Award: NZ Railway Heritage Trust

Whangārei Men's Shed's restoration work at the old rail station wins a prestigious award.

Police looking for missing Whangārei man

Anyone who sees the 72-year-old is asked to phone 111 immediately.

Spread of dangerous baby virus sees Whangārei Hospital limit visitors

Virus that can leave babies very sick sees visitors limited at Whangārei Hospital.

Third Conaghan brother to reach 50-year achievement

Brothers achievements in motorsport, Conservation and search and rescue recognised.

Book fair has tens of thousands of books for sale

Two new features of Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair.

The survival instincts of Northland youngsters boosted against accidental deaths

Accidents put Kiwi kids at risk, with home drownings responsible for three deaths a year

Kaikohe the wettest location in NZ relative to normal in June

Places around Northland break June winter weather records.

The case for opting in to Three Waters plan

The less we agree, the more we need to talk, says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson

News snippets from Northland

News briefs: Kiwi numbers grow; crash victim named; and nurses vote for three more strikes

The vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangers

Otago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents

Jail term for man who burned down ex-partner's home

William Pashley is likely to be deported as soon as he is released

Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'

Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief: Prison officer to reappear in court; and covid vaccinations available.

Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry

'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.

Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North

Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.