Police recover a BB gun and knife after Kamo High School fight
Principal writes to parents after groups of students fight while others film the incident.
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Calling Northland's future chefs
A weekly wrap-up of events and news snippets from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Aupōuri aquifer avocado dispute could be decided next week
Submissions for Aupōuri aquifer consents for avocado production heard next week
Acclaimed soprano Sophie Sparrow performing hometown shows
Tickets to Saturday's two performances in Whangārei are capped at 90 for each show.
NDHB CEO: ED wait times unlikely to improve soon
Only with a new acute assessment unit will ED wait times really improve.
An unusual job for women - but duo determined to do it
Two British sailors are making their own boats in Whangārei and are doing a good job.
Couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business
Whangārei couple not letting pandemic deter them from opening new business
News snippets from Northland
BB gun and knife taken to school; pair removed from airplane over explosive comment.
Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change
Northland's Covid 19 economic hit not as bad as national average, but that could change
Residents kick up stink, council considers million-dollar sewage fix
How would you feel if you saw sewage spilling out into your house after heavy rain?
Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders
Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.
Mangōnui's much-loved mural wins national award
Community voted on the design, which pays homage to Mangōnui and its taiao.
Ngāpuhi says free dental care convoy a good idea with bad timing
Dr Scott Waghorn's convoy of mobile dental clinics got as far as the Te Hana 'border'.
Mask enforcement a concern for bus driver
The rule of mandatory mask wearing on public transport will come into effect on Monday.
Northland police thank community for support in tragic baby death case
Northland police thank community for support in tragic baby death case
Rugby final drama overcomes Covid-19 restrictions
The field on Saturday was completely fenced off from the public.
Police advise people to be vigilant after spike in burglaries
Vehicles and trailers have been targeted at businesses and residences in Whangārei.
Waipū seal title with extra time penalty
Waipū's Ben Mathers stepped up to take the game-winning penalty.
NRC urging boat owners to have wreck removal insurance
NRC forced to dispose off abandoned vessels at a cost it can ill-afford.
Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Northland metal band Alien Weaponry have new member after hectic schedule takes toll
Northland metal band Alien Weaponry have new member after hectic schedule takes toll.
Troy Kingi among five finalists in APRA song of the year award
Song titled Mighty Invader explores the 'painful legacy of colonisation'.
Whangārei Rod and Custom Club gives $15K to Kind Hands Respite Care Cottage
Car club determined that its chosen charity would not miss out.
Ngāpuhi service station gets iwi-themed makeover
It looks like an ordinary service station outside but has a Ngapuhi-themed interior.
Northland's Covid testing numbers drop
There are no confirmed or probable Covid-19 cases in Northland.
Northland father jailed for manslaughter of baby daughter
'You will have to deal with the loss of your daughter by your own hands': Judge.
News snippets from Northland
Church leader to be sentenced for sex abuse; and carjacker remanded.
Northlanders overcharged by out-of-town taxis
A Whangārei woman was charged $150 for an 8km trip which should cost no more than $30.
Six weeks jail for quarantine breach
Whangārei man jailed for six weeks for breaching Covid-19 quarantine rules.
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Lawson: Winter bowls coming to an end
The opening of the 2020-21 season is scheduled for Sunday, August 30.
Ngata-Henare stuns South Island table tennis competition
The 14-year-old is ranked eighth for all female table tennis players in New Zealand.
'Painless test': One Whangārei man's Covid-19 experience
"[The test] is very easy and very simple, it won't take much of your time and no pain."
Business owners believe break-ins linked
Whangārei business owners fed up with repeated burglaries say they are linked.