Workshop better than office desk: Students learn trades skills before leaving school
Over 500 Northlanders linked their school education with career training this year.
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Multiple sclerosis charity faces total loss after town hall fire
Investigators assume an electrical fault cause the fire in Whangārei's iconic building.
Tuia 250: Flotilla to arrive in Whangārei
Tuia 250 marks 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Pākehā.
Fleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handler
Chase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.
Photos: InnoNative Market draws a crowd
Photographer John Stone headed to the InnoNative Market to capture the colour.
Vegan power coming to Whangārei this weekend
The V-Men — and Women at the Whangārei Vegan Festival.
Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen
Drivers report errant drivers to police - talking on phone, dangerous passing, speeding.
Relocated Whangārei artisan market returns with colourful exhibitions
Artisan Fair Market was re-located to Reyburn House.
Inflatable vest like airbag for motorcylists in crash
New vest inflates to protect motorcycle rider in a crash.
Teacher aides feel undervalued
NZEI union meetings have been taking place around the region.
Green couple win community award with Whangārei clean-up charity
The FORCE charity group have picked up 13 tons of rubbish in the past two years.
Whangārei school turns into haunted house for safe Halloween party
Kids went treat or treating at Whangārei Intermediate School.
News in brief: North Lotto winners bag $333,333 first division
Another Northland Lotto player collects in first division this weekend.
Kiwi bird becomes ambassador for Māori sign language
The young female is called Pikiake and was released in Tutukaka on Friday.
Missing for nearly two years: What happened to Traceza Urlich?
"Get in touch with us so we can let your family know you are okay:" Police.
Labour weekend beckons beachgoers as surf clubs start patrolling
Northland surf clubs undertook a total of 34 rescues and 86 assisted rescues last season.
Crash as Labour Weekend traffic flows north
Three car pile up south of Whangārei as traffic flows north for Labour weekend.
Lawson: Whangārei and Kensington win fours titles
The men's and women's division finals provided some great drama.
NorthTec student makes discovery on the fly
Student makes surprise find in Northland pond.
Newly discovered shipwreck found at Pouto
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Whangārei workers of global company demand fairer wages
FIRST Union members from the Whangārei Bidfood branch will be striking until Tuesday.
Road police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticket
Drive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.
Sand excavation at Matapōuri to restart despite stark opposition
From 30 submissions the resource consent application received, 17 opposed the plans.
Kerbside recycling in Whangārei speeds up with new glass bins
From November 4, blue bins for glass recycling will be delivered to every household.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek
Taipā bridge to open in time for summer traffic
A viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.
Mānuka honey definition stinging beekeepers
Northlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.
Stolen dog found by police at Northland property
"It's like taking a family member."
Northland children get visit from Duffy Books in Home team
Kaitaia kids excited by Duffy Books in Homes visit
Boat flips during morning fishing trip off Northland
Boat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.
Imposing Medusa at WOW created by Whangārei business
Local business Palmer Canvas was commissioned by WOW to build the prop.
Students buzzing over bees
After a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.
New Kaipara deputy mayor to bring gender balance in leadership
Cr Curnow is the highest-polling candidate in the Otamatea Ward.