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Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
Joe Bennett: Despite the clamour of the internet and the universality of the cellphone, there remains a thirst for literature
OPINION: Last weekend Joe Bennett proposed The Best Bits of Shakespeare at an event.
News in brief: Bomb scare at court, thousands of native trees planted
The latest news bites from around the region.
Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader
Franko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.
Major global IT network outage hits banking services, flights, television, supermarkets
'Officials are working to ensure that impacts on lifelines services are minimised.'
Two rescued, two others missing after getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocks
Police are searching for two people who got into trouble on the rocks at Cape Reinga.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders
The men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.
'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.
Russell folk plan rescue of historic Custom House
The group wants to preserve the building and turn it into a community hub.
Another heavy rain watch in place as wet weekend expected
Another watch is in place for Northland bringing with it warmer temperatures
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Retirement village issues highlighted in push for law reform
The Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.
'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%
More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.
Call for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopper
Officials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
Bay News: Kerikeri team wins in charity quiz night against The Dark Destroyer, Rumble in Russell
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
News in brief: Taking a closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
'People think we’re loaded, but we’re not, we’re broke,' says vicar
St Saviours is at risk of closing after running a $5k monthly deficit
Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
Adopt a Granny programme to help elderly with extra food and social support
The initiative started in response to some elderly going without food.
Marae-based Northland dementia clinic extended
The mate wareware (dementia) treatment trial was a success and has been extended.
Speed camera finally turned on after decade-long community campaign
The camera was just one more tool to persuade drivers to stick to the speed limit.
News in brief: Police seek more information after recovering vehicle used in shooting, Renowned scientists to visit Kerikeri
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial
The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.
Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident
Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.
Kiwi dad’s huge 12-hour mission for pregnant wife’s craving
He said he would 'go to the ends of the earth for her crazy little cravings'.
Controversial rescue helicopter base to stay in Kensington for another year
Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST)’s Kensington to run till 2026.
News in brief: Whangārei in the running for Six60 gig; tonnes of citrus for the South Island
The latest news bites from around the region.