Latest from Whangarei

Kaikohe bike riders under watch from council

Police confiscate bikes from errant riders in Kaikohe as council looks for solution.

Popstars with comes full circle with Northland link to final 4

The top four NZ Popstars will battle it out for the title and $100,000 prize.

Whangārei youngsters competing in crime linked to rise in vehicle thefts

People are encouraged to report vehicle crimes to police before posting on social media.

WDC pull support for $220m riverside development

''This is just another hiccup'' - developer determined to look at other funding sources.

News snippets from Northland

A teen is to stand trial over an alleged Moerewa murder; and more Lotto luck in the North.

Northland cricket greats and best mates scoop prestigious awards

The duo are keen to see more volunteers step up to provide coaching at grassroots level.

Pink Shirt day celebrated as region says no to bullying

Thousands of Northlanders took a stand against bullying for Pink Shirt day

Budget 2021: Northland communities encouraged by $131 million to address family and sexual violence

The funding boost will allow community groups to provide more options to afflicted whānau.

Lots of hot and cold morsels of disability news

Disheartening to see the same issues come up time and time again, writes Jonny Wilkinson.

Kaipara wind farm could power 25,000 homes

Wind farm plus Ngāwhā power station would produce more than half Northland's power needs.

Smelly red seaweed returns to Waipū Cove

Red algal bloom still a mystery to Waipū locals and NRC staff.

Champion of Champions coming to conclusion

The latest Northland Bowls news from Gwen Lawson.

Kauri dieback cash 'not enough to save forest giants'

Budget 'virtually abandons' Tāne Mahuta and other kauri to the disease, advocate says.

The hills (of Northland) are coming alive with the Sound of Music

Theatre company wants to give public 'a smile on their faces and a song in their hearts'.

Budget's lack of funding for housing disappointing: community leaders

Calls for more investment in housing, and clarity around funds allocation for Northland.

Health reform is at centre of new Budget

Northland health experts want more detail on how the Budget money will be spent.

Kaikohe store's offer: Affordable furniture, appliances, and hope

'Don't get fooled into thinking we're a furniture store. We trade in hope.'

Housing forum, NorthChamber welcome benefit increase

Calls by community leaders for more clarity around Budget allocation for Northland.