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A supportive school and real-world experience key to thriving, new teacher says
An ERO report on Monday revealed half of new teachers feel unprepared for the classroom.
Opening date set for Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Hub and new town square
The hub is expected to be a tremendous asset for the community.
Auckland, Northland's 43 best buildings: Architecture awards announced
State-owned apartments, an innovation hub and an early learning centre also won awards.
'The most indiscreet name imaginable': Man imports $5.5m of meth as 'Quade Cooper'
He created fake IDs using aliases', including one of the Australian rugby star.
Pedestrian dies in Russell after being struck by vehicle
A pedestrian died after being struck on Russell Whakapara Rd.
'Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserve
The Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.
Whangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigator
Locals are used to the derelict home being set alight.
New kina regulations likely after Far North meeting
Far North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.
Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024
Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Heavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warn
The top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.
‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closure
Calls for compensation as frustration grows.
Seagliders' 35-minute trips to Auckland closer with $145m deal
Seagliders and 35-minute trips between Whangārei and Auckland are a step closer.
'Come with me now': Newlyweds tell of scramble to take aurora wedding pic
The photographer hurried the couple outside after spotting an exciting opportunity.
Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather
The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.
Big barge shows Whangārei's boat-building chops
The 57m Kaipara Karrier VII was built by Culham Engineering for Atlas Concrete.
Cameron Leslie headiing swim team to Paris
'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'
'We are home’ Mum says moving into new community housing life-changing for whānau.
Housing is one of the biggest factors that determined people’s health.
Pathway feels unsafe: Commuter concerns with shared route
Commuters describe their unsafe experiences using the Whangārei shared pathway.
Provided lunches would be welcome relief to all, ECE centre manager says
Savings from the lunch in schools programme have been redirected to ECE.
Far North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speeds
News snippets from the Far North.