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One injured in youth fight in Whangārei

Police were called to the fight on Cross St on Tuesday.

Gwen Lawson on Northland’s bowls scene

The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.

'Wrong man, wrong car': Man in custody for two years cleared of rape after 'flawed' investigation

The man said he had been trying to help his friend and was then accused of rape.

Last BDO Tour of Northland for Buchanan after 20 years

Increased traffic management costs contribute to the end of Northland cycle race.

Teachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditions

Northland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today

Operation Cobalt: Northland police searches lag behind other districts

The operation, designed to target gang activity, has still resulted in over 1000 charges.

Yachties keen to see work start before buying up new berths in Whangārei

Whangārei Marina is exhibiting at Auckland Boat Show over the weekend.

Momentous appointment of head students boosts rural school's positive change

The new leaders want to help create positive change within the kura.

35 new public houses to be delivered in Whangārei by mid-2024

Nine of the homes will be developed for those with mobility needs.

‘At their wits’ end’: Art show highlights families’ struggle with meth

Exhibition aims to raise awareness and explore answers to region’s meth epidemic.

Retiring JP calls on young people to become JPs

High number of traffic offences still bugs recently retired JP.

Whangārei’s new all-weather athletics track gets soggy test, but ready for racing

Whangārei athletics track recently repaired after over a decade of use.

'Poorly planned and executed': Police unjustified in using firearm, taser in busy car park

The arrest attempt was 'poorly planned and executed', the IPCA said.

'The rubber band will only stretch so far': Burnt out teachers set to strike

Pat Newman says teachers and principals need proactive action by the Ministry of Education

Northland parents gather to celebrate Multiple Birth Awareness Week 2023

Twins come with challenges such as sleep deprivation and financial struggles.

'We're still in shock': Retired couple's life-changing Lotto win

The woman was on the edge of her seat as each number began to line up on their ticket.

Family escapes as fire destroys home in Ōtāngarei

Cause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.

Whangārei teen flying high after winning multiple titles at Model Flying NZ Nationals

His love affair with model planes started when he was young.