Latest from Whangarei

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.

One person dead after Moerewa crash

The fatal crash involved two vehicles, police said.

Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down

Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet

Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast

Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.

'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD

Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.

Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident

Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.

'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.

Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins

Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.

'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner

Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.

Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial

Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.

'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes

Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.

'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night

Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.