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What's on: Your guide to arts and culture events this school break

There's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.

'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei

Manaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.

School ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fight

Principal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.

Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation

Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.

18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicle

The 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.

Man found dead in Whangārei not suspicious, police say

The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property on Sunday.

Person arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after dispute

Police were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.

Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop

Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.

Northland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rain

Rainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.

Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years

The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.

Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage

Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.

Judge reserves decision on Whangārei’s last-ditch effort to stall fluoridation

The High Court has heard Whangārei District Council's application for an injunction.

‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply

Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.

Te Whara/Bream Head should be closed due to sacred land, hapū say

The Bream Head walkway is nationally significant but was the site of ancient wars.

Pistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laid

A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.

Mangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month on

More than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.

Fritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eats

The festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.

Students claim man tried to get them into his vehicle

Police and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger