
Far North town lays claim to another distinction
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Homelessness is a huge problem in Northland. So what's being done to address the issue?
Ex-minister Jones says the roundabout will improve daily lives but baulks at $24.5m cost.
The 35-year-old woman faces kidnapping, firearms charges; her partner is still in hospital
Far North residents are counting the cost of the prolonged SH1 closure at Mangamuka Gorge.
Kaumātua and kuia are living in tents and shacks in the Far North. What are the solutions?
We have a different type of homelessness in Northland.
The conference will be attended by 80 students from eight schools.
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The burden on clinicians' mental health must be addressed, anaesthetist Dan Owens says.
Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.
Northlander Eric Monk has a place to call home after decades of living a transient life.
A Kaikohe-based trust is trying to help Northland's homeless get into home ownership.
Homelessness is a reality for our region, here is how you can help.
Northland's gun violence is being fed by meth addiction.
Due to Covid-19 impacts, Air NZ has had let go more than 4000 of its 12,000 staff.
News snippets from around the region.
The driver's mental health was assessed after he stopped the bus, shutting children in.
Proposal would drop100km/h limit to 80km/h or 60km/h as cars enter or exit marae.
"The roads are stuffed": That's one trucking firm boss' blunt assessment.
Campaigner believes the Government should be supporting councils more.
Northland crash survivor Howard Tarr says dangerous drivers need to find purpose.
Thieves cut four padlocks to steal man's tools, wrecking his plans to fix up family home.
The Northland 1-5 year representative teams will also be competing against Far North.
She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.
Young Enterprise Scheme sees youth create and run their own businesses.
Very few drivers deliberately slam into a power pole, says road safety's John Williamson.
Speed, wet road and no seatbelt contributed to horrific South Hokianga crash.
New snippets from around the region.