Latest from Mangawhai

Countdown to the premier rugby final this weekend begins

Two teams with finals experience in Northland prems rugby to play in the crowning match.

US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern

US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern

Massive Mangawhai Central development gets plan change from KDC

A limit of 500 residential units has been dropped for the massive Mangawhai development.

New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies

Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.

'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes

Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.

Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD

A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns

There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.

'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football

FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters

Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki

Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.

Is Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?

The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.

Share a grin: Free toothbrush campaign for Northland kids in need

A new charitable programme is under way to address the poor oral health of Northland kids.

Bay News: Waitangi Legacy Trail, comedy, theatre and some brave swimmers in cold waters

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention

Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence

Fur seal surprises locals in Ōtangarei

Lucille the fur seal took a nap in an Ōtangarei carpark.

Dr Nick Chamberlain lands top Health NZ position

Dr Nick Chamberlain is the first permanent appointment at Health NZ.