Latest from Whangarei District

Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'

Strike action is a last resort to get the Government's attention, one teacher says.

NCEA 2023: How to make it through exam time

Exam time can be stressful and busy.

A 'brilliant success' - fireworks wow 9000 spectators

Whangārei Fireworks Spectacular drew crowds of around 9000.

Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award

The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.

Incoming MP insists National 'committed' to Whangārei Hospital upgrade

The long-planned project is on track to begin in 2026.

Northland Adventure Park's plan for Waiwera slides

Brothers Klay and Cody Rouse have big plans for Northland's Adrenalin Adventure Park.

'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker

'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'

Brutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jail

The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.

After 48 hours of wild weather, what to expect next

Warmer temperatures are expected in the next few days.

SH1 now open after serious crash in Waipū

One person dead after Northland three-vehicle crash - road now open

'She just likes helping people' - Meet the 9-year-old cutting off her hair for charity

Bella Thompson bravely chopped off her hair to donate toward freedom hair,

Youngest learners vulnerable amidst sector struggles, teachers say

In a recent survey, 90 per cent of teachers in ECE said ratios are not fit for purpose

Whangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the year

Several of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.

The road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPs

The preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.

'Scary': Calls for more police after Ruakākā homicide investigation launched

Ruakākā homicide inquiry: Locals from small community want increased police presence

Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts

Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.

Te Kamo Gull self-service station could have "adverse effects" say council experts

Gull NZ last year applied for the green light on a self-service fuel station in Te Kamo.

The world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiaki

Noah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.