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Treating UV rays like smoking could help Northland reduce high melanoma rates - expert
Northland's high melanoma rates under the spotlight.
Shane Reti: Northland's 11-day lockdown cost the region $20m GDP
Two people and their failure to cooperate meant the region's alert level was raised.
27 people in hospitals; 385 new cases
Ministry of Health also reported two deaths in Northland.
Far North road tragedy: Driver fatigue a possible factor, police say
Head-on crash claimed the lives of a mother and her 11-year-old son.
Northland renewable energy zone supported by the region's councils
North councils likely to support region being first renewable energy zone
Two dead, three injured in Far North crash
State Highway 10 near Kaeo remains closed while emergency services are at the scene.
Comment: The gloves are off in fight with hardy enemy
Cockroaches are famously durable
Summer's abundance of kikuyu grass is the stuff of nightmares
Kikuyu grass, like never before, is haunting the dreams of Vaughan Gunson.
Carolyn Hansen: Focus on flexibility
With your enhanced strength and flexibility, you will create physical improvements.
Concerned residents take speed limit into their own hands
Group vows to keep replacing speed limit signs north of Kaitaia until limit reduced.
Toyota Hilux Northland's most stolen vehicle
Owners of the model will be dismayed to know most of those stolen are never recovered.
NorthTec's two new EVs aid drive for lower emissions
NorthTec has two new electric vehicles, to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
'Lirpa Loof' hunt fools Karetu kids - but not for long
April Fool gags included luring a rare bird with carrots and lawnmowing with scissors.
Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards
'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders
From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs
Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit
Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Investigation continues into fatal caravan fire
Rescuers' worst fears realised after alarm raised at 7.30am on Oruru Rd, Peria.
RATs distributed to isolated areas as Northland records 662 new cases
Northland's Covid cases fluctuating this week
Body found inside burning caravan in the Far North
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
Northland news in brief: Pedestrian killed in Kaipara; teen charged with threatening to kill; large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
The latest newsbites from around Northland.
Road policing in Northland soon back to new normal
Drug driving test a good thing for road safety - John Williamson
Northland's EPro8 science and engineering contest so popular double number of students taking part
Northland students flocking to do EPro8 Challenge.
Just add water: Kaipara project yields results and lessons
Two sites host experiment in irrigation techniques in rich soils of the Kaipara
Bay News: Moerewa's JT aims for drifting world champs; FIXation opens; Kemp House's legacy; NZ's silent army
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Landowner to sell Ahipara section as occupation clocks up six months
Occupiers hoping for "positive solution" in the next two months - but can stay all winter.
Whangārei: opponents of rescue helicopter shift concerned about noise
A question mark continues to loom over the future of the Onerahi airport.