Latest from Whangarei District

Severe thunderstorm watch: Possible thunderstorms and rain for Northland this evening

The watch is in place from 6pm until midnight tonight.

New satellite classrooms announced for high-needs students in mid-north

It's part of $89m put aside for special school funding and upgrades announced on Friday.

Roaming wild cattle: Fears someone will die

Up to 100 wild cattle are damaging bush around Waikaraka and endangering drivers.

Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out

Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.

Parents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.

Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.

New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday

Students at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.

'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry

The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.

Teen loses control, crashes into Red Rat clothing store

A witness said they watched the young driver lose control.

More socialisation between students and less distraction in class after phone ban, principals say

Schools had to ban phones in class from the start of this term - so how's it going?

Auckland, Northland's 43 best buildings: Architecture awards announced

State-owned apartments, an innovation hub and an early learning centre also won awards.

Cameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris

'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'

Provided lunches would be welcome relief to all, ECE centre manager says

Savings from the lunch in schools programme have been redirected to ECE.

'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positive

Janet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.

'Not the only approach that works': Educators question structured literacy mandate

The Government has rolled out a new approach to literacy. So far it's had mixed reviews.

Can you help find Whangārei’s Zonta Book Fair a new venue?

New venue needed Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair sale.

Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming

Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts

New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says

The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.

Learning support a game changer for young autistic girl

Ashleigh Wyse's daughter Annalise is a happy girl with a tomboy attitude.