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Social media a 'lethal' tool in young people's hands, principal says

Cyber-bullying has led to students avoiding school due to anxiety.

Sweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansion

Bocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.

Sculpture Northland images

Images from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens

German tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keys

Kenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.

'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed

She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.

Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle

A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.

‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort

Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.

Kiwi boxer to fight undisputed heavyweight champion

Lani Daniels will head overseas to face Claressa Shields on July 27.

Greg Foran defends exit from Air NZ top job amid aircraft problems

'There's other things that I'm keen to do.'

'I felt trapped': Woman says partner raped her three weeks after childbirth

Four ex-partners have alleged they were raped and physically abused by the man.

'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes

Leaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.

Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ

Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.

'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed

Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.

'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban

Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.

Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle

BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.

Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes

Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.

'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy

The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.

Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands

A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.