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'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia
The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.

Far North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operation
Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.

Three arrests as drugs, ammunition seized
Operation Cobalt has begun in Northland as police search Dargaville properties.

Comment: From tradies to TV, recent judgments confirm restraints of trade still have a rightful place
Disputes around restraints of trade are not limited to corporate entities.

Comment: The missing characters in our culinary story
Sipping a glass of wine in the North is almost always accompanied by incredible views

'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakers
A man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.

Whangārei kindy urges whānau to donate spare blankets to boost kids' attendance
Raumanga kindy starts blanket donations to support families during the winter months

Comment: Highway pain will bring significant gain
Waka Kotahi apologises for any inconvenience roadworks are causing you today

Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.

Our Treasures: Bugle with local link calls out to Ukraine
The blare of the bugle can communicate different messages, to attack, retreat or mourn

'Frantically busy': Covid and flu twindemic hits Northland
A Whangārei GP says this winter's flu is just as severe as the Omicron Covid variant.

State tenants updated on the possible future Kāinga Ora houses
Kāinga Ora mulling options for possible redevelopment of state houses in Ruakākā.

Lobby group says 133-lot subdivision a case of urban sprawl in a rural setting
Developer says subdivision meeting need for high-quality homes in Bay of Islands boomtown.

Father and daughter honoured at Surf Life Saving awards
Nicky Howes is the youngest person in the region to receive a life membership.

Motorcyclist died after driver failed to see him
Police release name of the motorcyclist who died on Matapouri Rd over the weekend.

Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.

Comment: Youth crime surge needs community response
Our society has been impacted by unprecedented challenges

Motorcyclist dies after crash involving truck in Ngunguru
A serious crash early this afternoon has resulted in injuries.

I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles
Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health

Joe Bennett: Roundabouts a beacon of sanity for the world
Evil has no conscience and listens to no reason

Opinion: Abortion ruling shows women still have battles to fight
Why do we feel so strongly about something that's occurred in a country across the world?

Massive Mangawhai Central development gets plan change from KDC
A limit of 500 residential units has been dropped for the massive Mangawhai development.

'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."

Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.

US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern

News snippets from Northland
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.

Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say
A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.