Latest from Whangarei

The End: Covid killed one of NZ's last video stores

Video stores edged out as Covid and streaming brings end to an era.

Northland Inc: Let's stand in the future and dream backwards for our mokopuna

The impact of climate change is creeping into every crevasse of our terrain.

'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction

The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.

'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for man

Man terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery

Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland

Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.

Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour

"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."

'I left the navy to become a drag queen': Anita Wigl'it brings her tour to Whangārei

Drag star Anita Wigl'it talks the story of her life in her new stand-up show.

Rural non-delivery: 'Overwhelmed' postie hoards 15 months of mail

Missing mail included specialist appointments, car registrations and jury duty summons.

Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai

Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools

At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver

Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.

Far North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operation

Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.

'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'

Northland prepares to welcome international students for the first time since March 2020.

'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia

The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.

'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakers

A man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.

Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money

A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.