Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
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Girl abused by Oranga Tamariki caregiver told classmates what was happening
The man was found guilty on all eight charges.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Community group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing block
But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.
Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
Watch: Fireball spotted in skies over North island
A fireball was seen travelling across skies in the top of the North Island on Saturday night. Video / Vincent / global meteor network
Kaikohe homicide: Police believe attack was 'sexually motivated'
Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion.
Anchorage ban for Bay of Islands cove after major caulerpa find
10-day anchorage and fishing ban at Omakiwi Cove in Govt's biosecurity response.
The style that shook up Napier's look
How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a week
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
Kaikohe homicide: Cellphone video may have captured fatal home invasion
Linda Woods is believed to have been killed during a home invasion.
'They tricked me': Scam victim who lost $330k feels he’s failed his wife, kids
"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”
Police release photos of shorts, shoes in hunt for dialysis patient's killer
The killer is believed to have fled barefoot and left his shoes at the scene.
Hunt for killer: Kaikohe dialysis patient attacked in home she shared with whānau
The killer is believed to have fled barefoot and left his shoes at the scene.
Northland news in briefs - logging truck flips, cyclone grants, and double murder accused in court
News in briefs from Northland.
Comment: Green Prescription changing people's lives
Carol Ann no longer has a death sentence hanging over her.
Comment: The importance of vigorous physical activity
A challenging exercise session is the perfect panacea to tiredness, fatigue or stress.
'Fighting for their lives': Killer ripped out dialysis patient's breathing tubes
“My daughters were there. They were the ones trying to fight him off.”
Our Treasures: Keep your hat box on
The popularity of wearing hats made it necessary to develop boxes for storage.
Live like a king this long weekend: Your guide to what's on
Your guide to enjoying what is on offer, from kids' activities to music events.
‘So proud’: Hokianga’s stand against harbour sewage praised
Commissioners to return for extra day of hearings before deciding on wastewater consent.
Couple married for 70 years share the secret to everlasting love
Their comedic to-and-fro is a key ingredient in their timeless love.
Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?
Manhunt: Police seek intruder who fled barefoot after elderly woman's death
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, who lives nearby, describes incident as "incredibly tragic".
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up
The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.
Want chickens? Here's what you need to know
Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Samoan Language Week ends in Northland this weekend
‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity.’