Latest from Whangarei

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.

24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password

The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.

Roaming wild cattle: Fears someone will die

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

Rare condition not stopping Whangārei girl fundraising for testing

Carrie, 12, has limited vision and mobility, and needs to get to Melbourne for tests.

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.

'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-Cane

Northlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.

Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears

Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.

Family lawyer brutally attacked in court lift played dead in hope of survival

'I remember waking on the floor, yelling for help and being in real fear for my life.'

Stolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robbery

Police have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.

Up to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia Maunga

The event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.

New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday

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

Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost

Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.

Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle

Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.

Drone footage shows the native bush at Waikaraka, at risk from roaming cattle

Occupied by an ever-increasing number of wild cattle, bush-clad land at Waikaraka is being foraged and destroyed by Waikaraka. Drone footage / Shannon Pitman

Year 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknown

An investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity

Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent

Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final

Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia

Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.