Latest from Whangarei

Petrolhead heaven as CBD packed with classic cars
Mustang Alley, in honour of past organiser David Seymour, was a special feature this year.

Jobs, jobs, jobs...but where are the workers?
Northland companies are stretched in the hunt for suitable candidates to fill vacant jobs.

Top New Zealand sculptor sets up new studio in Northland
Top sculptor Lucy Bucknall describes what's behind her work and what's next for Northland.

School holiday programmes for kids
Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.

First sports exchange start of annual event
First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.

Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits
Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.

Sir John Kirwan arrives in town — on a Vespa
3000km scooter rally aims to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation.

Northland news briefs: Free Tamariki Day, Funky Fish is back
News snippets from around the region.

Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.

Whangārei girls return home with stash of awards
Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.

Serious crash: Car collides with motorcycle
Police are responding to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and car near Whangarei.

Northlanders encouraged to be a part of the climate change discussion
The two-day conference starts on April 22 following regional climate change focused events

Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.

Rotary young driver course makes impact
RYDA is designed for 16 -to 18-year-olds, who are at a crucial time in their lives.

Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

Surf film festival rides into town
Surf film festival returns to Whangārei and Mangawhai surf competition is on this weekend.

The Sea Eagle has landed in Ōpua
The masts of the yacht can be seen from miles away.

Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.

A disgrace, terrible, shocking - this is how Northlanders describe our roads
Readers respond to Northland road woes.

Northland printmaker's exhibition launch a success
Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.

St John failing to meet response time targets: 90yo waits three hours after cat attack
"The whole kitchen floor was awash with blood. I thought, 'am I bleeding to death?'"

Whānau 'heartbroken' over coroner's finding of preventable death
'Magoo served his country, his community and in his last, he served his whānau'.

Mana whenua seeking Kamo name change
A local hapū are seeking a name change for the township of Kamo.

Onerahi 81-year-old saw the duke in Northland back in 1953
Flags at RSA in Whangārei flying at half mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Photos: Ventnor memorial dedicated
Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.

Far North church restoration and wharf upgrade get grants from Te Hiku Community Board
Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.