Latest from Mangawhai

Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls

The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.

Christmas cake heist sparks community spirit

95-year old gifted 20 Christmas cakes to donate to charity after his lot was stolen.

Transitional housing plans canned after community steps up

Kāinga Ora's plans for 31 transitional housing units were suddenly cancelled last week.

Dance scholarships available in Whangārei

The scholarships will open opportunities for children wanting to dance.

Concerns raised at Ngāpuhi hui

The hui came after the Crown announced it had removed recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.

Four men involved in Ōtangarei riot sentenced

Dominque Ormsby landed a coward punch to the back of a policeman's head during a riot

Chemo pump unhooked but Grayson's fight continues

Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.

New mental health and addictions unit opens in Kaikohe

The service promotes independence and quality of life for people with a mental illness.

Religious schools miss out on slice of $400m investment package

The $400 million package for around 2050 state schools excluded integrated schools.

Ruakākā housing plan meeting cancelled

A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.

Ministers visit Waitangi for Ngāpuhi settlement hui

It comes after the Crown removed its recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.

Community charged after landlord requests removal of EV station

The EV charger was installed five years ago by Northpower.

Christmas trees bring joy to community

St John's Golden Church in Kamo has more than 50 trees on display.

Northland-based Samoans postpone trip to the island

Northland-based Samoans postpone trips back home for Christmas.

Northland College fixing oversight which led to law breach

The board have been working hard.

Police investigate death of man at Marsden Cove Marina

Police investigation launched after man found dead at marina.