'I'm the only fulla from the wops' Hokianga teen off to London's Globe theatre
'I can't wait to share Māori culture to a wider audience on the Globe stage'
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Airport opposition: Ruatangata residents air views on proposal
Meeting gives locals a chance to have their say on moving Whangārei airport from Onerahi.
'It's unbearable': Dog owners won't give up search for four-legged friend
$5000 reward and no questions asked for safe return of dog missing in Waipapa.
'Humbled': Governor-General's historic welcome home in North
Dame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.
Whangārei's Oruku Landing development to get $10m investment
Northland development company looking at putting $10 million into Oruku Landing centre
Live: 7347 Covid cases today, 24 deaths with virus
Unvaccinated chiropractors had face-to-face consultations with patients.
'Just part of being a woman': How our health system ignores and neglects female patients - and what can be done about it
'I kept thinking maybe I'm just being weak, maybe I just need to harden up...'
Traffic slow on Riverside Dr after minor crash
Traffic was slow on Riverside Dr this morning after a crash.
Govt numbers for surgical waiting list show only part of the truth
A Northland GP claims the numbers don't reflect the true magnitude of the issue.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
News snippets from Northland
Two caught in stolen car; and winter energy payments begin.
'I just want it to stop': Human waste entering Waitangi River
The outflow is about 1km upstream of the intake for Paihia's water treatment plant.
Northland hosting Breast Cancer Foundation's pink caravan Pinkie
Pinkie's here on a mission - to help educate Northlanders about breast cancer
Lani Daniels sets sights on becoming first female to win NZ national Heavyweight title
The fierce fight will be a rematch for the female boxers who went head to head last month.
Two arrests after dangerous drive in stolen car
Two people arrested after a car was stolen and driven dangerously through Whangārei.
Live: 8609 new Covid cases, 20 deaths as third jab approved for immune-compromised kids
Extra dose is expected to give extra protection and help reduce transmitting the virus.
Perinatal Mental Health Week: May 1-7
Why normalising postnatal distress is necessary to help new parents fare better.
Pouto Rd in Northland gets first stage of sealing project
First stage of Pouto Rd sealing project in Northland completed
Extraordinary meeting over stopping Whangārei council's $41m going to Three Waters entity
Whangārei District Councillor asks what will happen to $41 million under Three Waters.
'Get back in line or go' Winston Peters calls for vote of no confidence in Trevor Mallard after trespass
Peters confirmed he was one of the five who had their trespass orders withdrawn.
Surgery backlog: 'Trucking people around the country'
There are 27,000 people waiting over four months for surgery, triple that before Covid-19.
Kaitaia exhibition showcases reviving art of tukutuku weaving
"It's really hard when you love your culture that you're actually making money [from it]"
Ram raid activity reaches Far North, but youth expert calls for calm
Calls for better intervention in prevention of climbing youth crime.
New playground takes shape at Kerikeri Domain
New playground to include flying fox, swings, slides, tunnels, climbing wall and towers.
Public urged to get behind Chopper Appeal Month and rescue chopper service
Last year Northland's rescue helicopter service attended a record number of missions.
Web series showcasing Northland artists kicks off
A Whangarei arts advocate has launched a web series interviewing creative people.
Country rock stars descend on Bay as live music returns
Organiser says Northlanders are hungry for live music after two years of Covid disruption.
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News snippets from Northland
Playground for Women's Refuge; and 222 new Covid cases.
Freshwater farm plan regulations: A tsunami or a surfable wave of change?
Most landowners will be affected by new plan requirements.
Whangārei to Heathrow: Northlanders finally pack their bags for big OE
Whangārei travel agent recommends planning well ahead because of limited flight capacity.
'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic births
Monique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.
State Highway 12 was closed at Tokatoka Rd in Ruawai after truck roll
Due to a truck roll, SH12 is blocked in both directions at Tokatoka Rd, north of Ruawai.
Most mothers navigate 'matrescence' in the dark
As awareness of 'matrescence' grows, expectations of motherhood could become realistic.