Latest from Whangarei District

Just in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watch

Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.

Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury

The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.

"If you’re having a good hair day, you can take on the world!”

PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.

Woman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attack

A dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.

End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished

The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.

70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put aside

The current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.

Sunny Sunday brings hundreds out for Run/Walk Festival

It was a beautiful day for the event.

Forging a career path in health for rangitahi in rural areas

Hauora Taiwhenua's Rural Health Careers Promotion Programme is inspiring youth.

Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election

Do you have questions for the candidates?

Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says

It was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.

Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus

Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".

'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair pay

Not all teachers are paid the same in sector where children's education starts.

24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym owner

Jack Colbourne is set to train for 24 hours straight to raise mental health awareness.

Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren

While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.

Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries

Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.

High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model

Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.

Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū

A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.

Teen swimmer set sights high after national medal haul

Te Paki, 13, won a haul of medals at the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships.