Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue
Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.
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'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure
'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.
Driver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face court
Whangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted
Reopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time away
Sites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.
Police car crashes into dirt bike on suburban route
The crash occurred just after 1pm on Jack Street, Ōtangarei.
'We just want our kids to be educated five days a week': Mum's plea over rolling strike
One Northland mother is worried about the impact of rolling strikes on her sons.
New buildings opened at Bream Bay College
Nearly half of Bream Bay College has now been replaced with state-of-the-art classrooms
'Terrible gap' in mental health care means kids admitted to adult services
One in four young people are admitted to adult inpatient services in Aotearoa.
Whangārei businessman sick of people using his private carpark
People parked there blocking in cars of those businesses.
Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land
Makeshift camp on public land in Whangārei may be dismantled
Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
Off-beam: Whangārei e-scooter injuries soar
There's been a 400 per cent rise in claims for e-scooter injuries in Whangārei in a year.
Northland's road toll rises to sobering 22
Two people have died following serious crashes in Whangārei over the weekend
Whangārei Boys’ High claims six awards at national Shakespeare competition
Northland students enjoyed great onstage success at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.
Principal says teachers accepting govt offer paves way for future improvements
The changes could keep teachers in the profession, a Far North principal says.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Initiative making the step up to new schools easier for students
Whangārei Boys' High School students are the new mentors for primary school pupils.
Family business 'The Chop Shop' destroyed in late-night blaze
No one was injured in a blaze that destroyed a family business on Wednesday evening.
Fresh produce available to NorthTec students thanks to on-campus harvests
Fresh produce has been grown and placed into pātaka across NorthTec campuses.
'Kids starting with teeth missing' - Portland School out to improve pupils' oral health
Once a day, tamariki gather in their classes to brush their teeth.
Social housing projects get funded solar panels
‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
Man accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppression
Man was allegedly stabbed to death when he stepped in to help a woman.
Changing face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi North
Te Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.
120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday
Ten years of Sistema Whangārei supporting young musicians are marked with a concert.
Rallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on Friday
Marches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.
Art project blends biology and tech
Artists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.
Two more tournaments before end of Northland bowls season
End of Northland bowls season approaching.
'Stealing from their own community': Thieves target hospice charity shop
The theft of two rings worth more than $4000 is a major blow to the charity.
Boys' High band hit right notes at regional school rock competition
Ready, Set! from Whangārei Boys’ High School wins Smokefreerockquest regional final