Latest from Whangarei District

Northland principals weigh in on reduced class sizes

New class size rules see a reduction from 29 students per teacher to 28.

Cemetery clean-up brings volunteers to Onerahi

Volunteers heed the call for 'Onerahi Cemetery Clean Up Day'.

Meaningful change can come from public feedback on waste, say experts

Over 55,000 tonnes of rubbish went to Puwera Landfill last year.

'We really need it in the community' - pop up exhibition features Northland talent in small town

Curator Virginia Guy has worked within a tight timeframe to bring the idea to fruition.

Back to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink drivers

Judge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.

'Don't hurt my wife' Gas station manager left helpless as youth commit brazen robbery

It's the same old story for owner Avon Singh, and he's had enough

Artworks aplenty as Whangārei Heads Art Trail makes come back

Crowds return for popular Whangārei Heads Art Trail

'It will have a spiral effect' - what the proposed rates increase could mean

Some residents could be forced to sell up, and rent may increase according to experts

Delays in Whangārei District Council services down to cyclone damage and recovery - Mayor Cocurullo

Massive Cyclone Gabrielle damage behind council taking longer to respond - Mayor

Whangārei views wanted on big 10.9pc rates rise after Cyclone Gabrielle

Whangārei ratepayers are facing a10.9 per cent rates rise after widespread cyclone damage.

'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle bill

Repairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.

Dancing dog performs for 102-year-old Northlander Nell Day on her birthday

Nellie Elizabeth Betsy received a visit from Lucy the dancing dog on her 102nd birthday.

Maungaturoto farmer announced as National’s Northland candidate

National’s Northland election candidate has been announced as Grant McCallum.

Our Treasures: Kiwi North stint builds community links

'I’ll be forever grateful that I’ve been given this opportunity.'

Carolyn Hansen: What to to do about belly fat

It is not inevitable, but a result of our lifestyles.

David Grindle: Govt-inflicted costs squeezing employers

Comment: The employment-related costs of doing business have increased significantly.

Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review

“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”

Vince Cocurullo: What do the Three Waters reform proposals mean?

It might be helpful to summarise them in this column.