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Northland and Bay of Plenty officers were shot at the most out of the 12 police districts
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Becoming your own therapist: Charity brings mental health resilience into community
Skills for Life teaches participants cognitive behaviour therapy in group settings.
Eli Barnes receives great community support for fundraiser
Over 20 people gathered at Whangārei's Hatea Loop to support 5-year-old Eli Barnes.
Whangārei man takes action against anti-vax protesters
Freedom, travel, friends and family among reasons locals are getting vaccinated.
The 90% Project: Northland couple who had Covid explain why vaccination is vital
A Northland couple who got Covid-19 18 months ago still experience adverse side effects.
A sign of tough times: Northland's deaf Māori cut off from culture by lack of trilingual interpreters
Deaf Māori struggle to access their culture because few people know te reo sign language.
Mana Ake will provide early intervention to promote wellbeing
Mana Ake will provide early intervention to promote wellbeing for children in Northland.
Simulated crash a gory lesson in perils of drink-driving
Horrific scenes after crash on Springbank School car park. Luckily, it was a demonstration
Witnesses encouraged to call 0800 number with orca sightings
Orca sightings common for this time of year on the Whangārei Harbour.
Bay tradies line up for Covid jabs in 'shot for shot' initiative
Pop-up clinic at building supplies store means tradies needn't take time off for jab.
Dumping ground: Council to clean up illegal rubbish on Whangae Rd
Up to 80 per cent of illegal dumping could be taken to recycling centres free, FNDC says.
Anger, grief as centuries-old Ahipara pōhutukawa 'chopped in half'
Historic tree protected by private covenant but not by council rules.
Rare ocean bird that landed in Northland, 8000km off course, dies despite efforts of rescuers
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre unable to save rare ocean bird
'Māori traditions are part of any workplace environment': NorthTec boss
NorthTec CEO Toa Faneva talks about how learning te reo can help people's career.
The 90% Project: Tips for whānau on sharing their Covid vaccine viewpoints
Northland child and family experts are helping to prevent the divide Covid vaccines create
Whangārei's huge future growth and climate change drive 30 year strategic plan
30 year strategic plan adopted for Whangārei
Take 2 for the Team: Sports clubs can earn cash for Covid jabs
Rugby serves as ideal platform to have 90 per cent of Northlanders vaccinated by Xmas.
Cops get their man after dog tracks him for 90 mins
Wanted man crashed stolen car, got a ride with unsuspecting driver before fleeing on foot.
Gwen Lawson reviews Northland Bowls' opening weekend
Northland bowls season has great start.
Two kiwi killed by roaming dogs in Pukenui Forest
Based on the birds' injuries they were likely killed by dogs sighted around the forest.
SH10 bridge aims to fix decades of environmental damage
Locals hope bridge will undo decades of environmental degradation brought by causeway.
Full steam ahead for historic railway
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Join Eli Barnes on his mission to raise $5000 for the Muscular Dystrophy
Eli Barnes will roll 1km along Hatea Loop for the MDA campaign
Dreaming of a brighter future ...
Calling for a better tomorrow because the way things are now just isn't good enough.
Figures prove thousands fled Auckland ahead of level 4, Reti demands answers
Toll station figures show traffic headed north tripled after lockdown announcement.
Aupōuri Aquifer consent decision to be appealed by DoC
Controversial consent to take water from Far North aquifer being appealed by DoC
Animal health regulations bring vets to fore on farms
North farmers adapting well to latest animal health regulations, Northland vet says.
Large vegetation fire in Waiotira deliberately lit, say investigators
Tuesday's blaze was the third suspicious fire lit in the remote rural area in seven days.
Northland pooches taken to the office are up for an award
Eight Northland canines in the running to be crowned the country's top office dog.
Divers target more than 2000 boat hulls to eradicate pests
Programme to rid precious harbours of pests begins.
Kindy kids on the hunt for bush area's local name
Tikipunga Kindergarten kids want to find out the name of bush area they play in