Latest from Mangawhai

Has the (fan) worm turned?
A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 1013

Stolen tractor driver Tasered by officer deemed excessive force
Police officer found to have used unreasonable and excessive force in the circumstances.

Fire investigators at Whangarei's Old Town Hall
A special fire appliance from Auckland equipped with an aerial basket used for clock tower

Northland bowls: Rep events a good chance for selection
The Northland women's one to five year team did well to finish first in their division.

Whangārei central city building damaged by fire
The fire appeared to start in the right hand side of the building on the second floor.

Sonny Tau quits suddenly after 10 years at Ngāpuhi helm
Reasons for long-time chairman's sudden exit are unclear.

Whangārei's historic Old Town Hall burns
Iconic 107-year-old 'Old Town Hall' severely damaged.

Taonga return to Northland after being kept in Auckland for a century
The Kauri Museum in Kaipara receives 162 artefacts from Auckland Museum

Northland suicide numbers exposed
An unwaged man with mental illness and a dairy farmer speak out about Northland suicide

Council investigates issues raised in 5G petition
Mangawhai residents sign petition to stop 5G, citing potential serious health risks.

Council enlists freedom camping ambassadors
Community-minded locals will help manage visitors and pass on relevant information.

Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.

News briefs from around Northland
A Lotto ticket sold in Kaitaia was a second division winner.

'Fat, healthy' kiwi hatches after rescue
Female kiwi chick hatched successfully in Whangārei.

Big wins for Northland teams on the weekend
Photographs of three Northland sports events on the weekend.

Oh, you sexy thing - Whangārei duo's show
Artists Rosy Parsonson and Richard Darbyshire collaborate in every sense of the word.

Up to 23 dog complaints every day
Number of Northland dog complaints and registrations up in past year.

Gwen Lawson: Challenge ahead for reps
Northland's Paul Wightman narrowly missed out on clinching last weekend's singles title.

Kaipara News: Surgery spurs weight loss journey
A weekly round-up of news adn events from around the mighty Kaipara

Kaipara council gets vote of confidence
The job of Crown manager put in place to help Kaipara District Council has expired

Shona Morgan is always ready for an emergency
Northland woman appointed to the first NZ Emergency Management Assistance Teams.

Kindy builds pātaka kai to share with community
Regent kindergarten installs community pantry with fresh produce.

Mayoral candidates talk community housing
Whangārei mayoral candidates talk community housing

Whangārei mayoral candidates answer the big questions
Whangārei Mayoral candidates answer the big questions

Northland Christmas parade cancelled over traffic congestion
Onerahi Christmas parade is being cancelled this year while Kamo parade was saved.

Confirmed measles cases in Northland now 64
Healthcare workers and teachers included in priority group for MMR jab in Northland.

Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail
A man who has served time for manslaughter fails to complete community work.