The vaping battle: 'It's really hard to get on top of it'
One school now monitors students' toilet breaks and has security cameras to curb vaping.
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Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Rising costs bring rates rises for Northlanders
The region's four councils' rates will rise by up to 21.7 per cent.
Why a game of hide and seek with rocks is so much fun
A game of rock painting and hide and seek has taken off in parts of Northland.
Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion
Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.
Sentimental times as Jonny farewells 'the Bismarck'
Jonny Wilkinson's scooter has been around, from Opononi to Invercargill, Aussie to Europe.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?
Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.
Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community
Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.
Kāeo Bridge delayed by soaring construction costs but start date due 'soon'
Kāeo Bridge was centrepiece of the infamous '10 bridges' pledge in 2015 byelection.
Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.
Looking forward to 2022 winter interclub event
This weekend sees the NZ Champion of Champion singles being held in Wellington.
PM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under way
The first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Parked cars to be pinged for expired WOF, rego
The FNDC has long had the right to issue WOF, rego fines - but hasn't done it until now.
News in brief: Bling Bling Toi Marama lights up Kaikohe
News snippets from around the region.
Fullers tourism assets changing hands; business as usual in the Bay
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
New waka likely to be among top attractions at Te Ahurea
Final carvings will be completed in the new waka shelter so the public can follow progress
Honey goldrush losing its shine, says apiarist
Honey prices have dropped to levels that may be unviable for some beekeepers.
Shifting sands: Anger over council's Matapōuri beach work
Bach owners caught on shifting sands in effort to save one of our most pristine beaches.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Open at last: SH1 works restore Far North's link to rest of NZ
It's taken nearly a year, but SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge opens to motorists today.
News in brief: Police called to Covid vaccination station
News snippets from around the region.
Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm
Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.
Fair pay agreements – fair enough?
FPAs aim to increase rates of collective bargaining and enhance wages for lower earners
Three waters: Government's Northland restructuring plans in disarray
Whangārei District Council is the first to reject the Government's plan.
Three waters plan: Mayor says WDC needs to make sure ratepayers aren't disadvantaged
At a meeting this morning council provisionally rejected the three waters plan.
Menacing cycle trail dogs may be returned to owner
Dogs desexed, classed as menacing - but must be given back if fees paid, council says.
Ōkaihau's 'footpath to nowhere' explained
Footpath-building boom will see Waitangi-Haruru footpath completed.
Oromahoe School welcomes Matariki with festival of light
The school grounds were transformed into an outer-space-themed wonderland.