Latest from Whangarei District

Irate residents sound off about new tsunami sirens

Coastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.

Dedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditch

The trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.

Feijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindness

The family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.

Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair

Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.

Fears students will miss out as enrolment scheme 'imposed' on all-girls school

Northland's only all-girls school is to be zoned - what does that mean?

Northland school librarian getting books back in kids' hands

What once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.

Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland

The first are expected to be up and running by next year.

Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance

Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.

Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays

From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.

Whangārei mayor says role can be ‘very lonely’

'When you take the role of mayor, it's not about you. It's about everybody else.'

'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty

115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.

'Over the top' Student excluded from planned field trip, school defends decision

The principal has said the risks could not be mitigated if he were to attend.

Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?

Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.

OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered

Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.

'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?

A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.

Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days

The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.

High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them

More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.

Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa

Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa