Latest from Whangarei District

Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen

Maramataka’s revival, she believes, is due to people’s feelings of disconnect.

Light shows, tree planting, crafts and more: Your guide to what's on these holidays

Your guide to what's on in Northland these winter holidays

End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga

Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.

Homegrown lawyer's free legal clinics to help those in need prove popular

Junior lawyer Keegan Jones said the demand for legal advice has been eye-opening.

Where's the rest? Principal says'no' to latest pay offer

The first pay increase of 6 per cent would occur on July 3.

Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue

Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.

'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.

Reopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time away

Sites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.

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

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.