'Call to arms' over cancer medicines rule
Reti sets his sights on the offending sentence in Pharmac medicine-administering rules.
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Jobs, jobs, jobs...but where are the workers?
Northland companies are stretched in the hunt for suitable candidates to fill vacant jobs.
Top New Zealand sculptor sets up new studio in Northland
Top sculptor Lucy Bucknall describes what's behind her work and what's next for Northland.
School holiday programmes for kids
Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.
First sports exchange start of annual event
First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.
Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits
Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.
Sir John Kirwan arrives in town — on a Vespa
3000km scooter rally aims to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation.
How the fight against Covid-19 conspiracies is changing
The rise of conspiracy has led to shift from the 'single source of truth'.
Jansen: No Māori age vaccine priority a 'complete failure'
Jansen, Ngāti Raukawa, predicted Māori were at more risk of dying if the virus mutated.
Fourth motorcyclist killed in less than two weeks
Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
Rise in aggression from wild dogs behind Far North track closures
Feral dogs aren't new in Te Paki Reserve - but aggression towards people is.
Future bright for forestry, says minister
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash shared his forestry manifesto during a visit to Northland.
Northland news briefs: Free Tamariki Day, Funky Fish is back
News snippets from around the region.
Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.
Lease agreement heralds new era for education in Rawene
Community group will bring learning back to campus abandoned by NorthTec in 2018.
Whangārei girls return home with stash of awards
Whangārei Young Mariners return home New Zealand's top young mariners.
Northlanders encouraged to be a part of the climate change discussion
The two-day conference starts on April 22 following regional climate change focused events
Major search for yacht in distress cost more than $40k
The costs of rescues should not deter people from seeking help, Maritime NZ says.
Sea Eagle II captain goes full circle
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Photos: Chemical spill exercise tests firefighters' skills
A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.
Body in burning car near Kerikeri 'unexplained'
Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.
Police investigate body in burning car near Kerikeri
Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.
Northlanders look forward to family reunions ahead of travel bubble
Northlanders are crossing their fingers the transtasman bubble will take off smoothly.
WDC representation review under way after Māori wards decision
Survey respondents are asked a number of questions related to Māori wards.
The Sea Eagle has landed in Ōpua
The masts of the yacht can be seen from miles away.
Journey's end for Northlander who revived Chinese knowledge of Ventnor tragedy
Liu Sheung Wong stumbled on the Ventnor story while working on a film project in Rawene.
Opera North celebrates 25 years with special performance
Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.
A disgrace, terrible, shocking - this is how Northlanders describe our roads
Readers respond to Northland road woes.
Kaikohe's new digital hub aims to boost business, learning opportunities
New facility can be hired by anyone from big business to one-person start-ups.