NCEA standards: Are schools teaching to the test?
OPINION: NCEA's common assessments should reflect true literacy and maths skills.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWhangarei
‘Stop, you’re gonna kill him’: Assault leaves man with skull fracture, brain bleed
Judge Tomlinson said the assault had 'homicide written all over it'.
Toitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-Kingi
The Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.
Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics
They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action
A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.
Man plied his daughter's 13-year-old friend with alcohol then sexually preyed on her
The girl had been seeking refuge at her friend's house amid troubles in her home.
Man charged with murder of Northland motorcyclist on day of killed teen’s funeral
Kyle Jenkins was found to have died from gunshot wounds.
Kaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spend
Upgrade will permit the construction of new homes.
Pay errors unaddressed: Calls grow for school payroll reform
Calls for overhaul as overpayment cases hit 820, with 66 in Northland.
NZ Post to investigate after truck clips tanker causing it to tip over
The road was closed for nine hours, with a tanker spilling milk.
Kotahitanga on display as hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
From harvesting kai to weaving rourou baskets the sheer scale of the operation was massive
Retiring Hercules say farewell to Northland in twin fly over
Northland gets farewell fly over from NZ's retiring workhorse Hercules planes
Peria School prizegiving awards student excellence
Students at Peria School in Far North lauded at prizegiving
Waitangi Day commemorations to draw thousands to Bay of Islands
Waitangi Day to be fine in the Far North with plenty of sun
News briefs from the Far North: 2 Lotto wins, flower show and car hits tree
News snippets from the Far North.
'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequities
Northland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.
'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornado
Tina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.
'I see potential': One man's plea for gang member who was on meth by age of 9
Harley Hauraki resisted arrest, swinging a patu at officers during a police stop.
Plans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for now
An international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.
Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.
'Make a huge difference': Principals praise KidsCan support
KidsCan supports 1100 schools, helping with food, shoes, and jackets.
Teenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei layby
Police have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.
Layby slaying: Motorcyclist shot and body abandoned in creek; police seek footage
Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family
A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.
‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs rise
Parents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.
‘Succumbing to foul play’: Police launch homicide investigation into motorcyclist’s death
Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title
Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.
Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating
The road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.
Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm