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Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
News snippets from across the region.
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.
The latest news bites from around the region.
More wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.
The outbreak is the second in less than a week in a Northland hospital ward.
Afghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.
The heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.
Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.
The crash victim will be farewelled by family and friends in Dargaville this weekend.
Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.
Operation Cobalt has begun in Northland as police search Dargaville properties.
A man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Nicky Howes is the youngest person in the region to receive a life membership.
Police release name of the motorcyclist who died on Matapouri Rd over the weekend.
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.
A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.
Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.
Two youths were arrested after a commercial burglary last night.
Northland bird expert explains why more seabirds seem to be washing up on land.
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.