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Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister
OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.
'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing
More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.
News in brief: Whangārei Lotto player wins $17k in Second Division
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Caravan blunder makes us the talk of a small NZ town
Thankfully, Mrs P is an expert – all women are, apparently – and we manage.
Glamuzina Architects honoured for Ngāti Kuri’s Kā Uri centre design
Kā Uri centre wins award for its stunning kauri woodwork and cultural significance.
Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.
Taipa Twilight Market sparkles with local produce and festive cheer
Taipa Twilight Market features 70+ vendors, fresh produce, and unique artisanal gifts.
'It’s too late once pēpē are born': Urgent call for jabs as whooping cough cases rise
North has low vaccination levels, more smoking, and housing insecurity.
Pet owners warned of scam demanding payment for lost pets
SPCA warns of scam calls targeting pet owners, demanding payment to retrieve lost animals.
Whangaroa festival: Students shine, funds raised for new stage
Whangaroa Arts Festival celebrates 24 years, showcasing local kapa haka and arts.
Joe Bennett My to-do list nightmare: The tasks that won't go away
OPINION: I've learned to live with my to-do list and its nagging reminder of incompletion.
Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.
Community group which helps up to 100 a day appeals for new home
The Clothing Sheds and Aroha Gardens offers clothes and kai to up to 100 people a day.
Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.
Avocado growers hope Australian shortage will lift prices
Last season, bad weather in Aotearoa flooded the domestic market with lower quality fruit.
Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions
NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.
Northland teen Roller Derby players hand picked for world stage
Six Northlanders aged between 14-18 have been selected to represent New Zealand.
News in brief: Volunteers’ decade of support at Whangārei oncology centre
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: Northland's roads to get facelift, but expect road cones and delays
Pothole fund boosts road maintenance.
Reti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuild
Whangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.
Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress
NZTA says public interest in the work has been high.
Kevin Page: From calm to chaos – my encounter with an angry road user
A face-off with an aggressive tailgater, diffusing the situation before it escalates.
Farmstrong launches toolkit to support farmers post-Cyclone Gabrielle
Getting Through toolkit to support farmers recovering from the cyclone.
Kaitāia’s Garden Safari delights visitors, boosts RDA funding
Kaitāia Garden Safari raises nearly $11,000 for Riding for the Disabled.
NorthTec a 'taonga' that could be lost under changes
Experts say in a region where deprivation is high, accessible education is paramount.
News in brief: Native fish helped past Ruakākā weir with new rock ramp installation
The latest news bites from around the region.
Person found dead after grass fire in Far North township
Police said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.
Heartfelt thanks: Bay of Islands Farmers' Market hits 20-year milestone
Bay of Islands Farmers' Market celebrates two decades.
‘Kitchen aunties’ jobs at risk due to Govt cuts to school lunch programme, principal says
114 of Northland's 152 schools are part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako lunch in schools programme.
Aunty Kath: Kiwi Ferns legend remembered for her selfless dedication
Hundreds farewell Kathleen Wharton; NRLW star remembered for her community impact.
Meet council, share ideas at Whangārei A&P Show: Vince Cocurullo
Join Mayor Cocurullo at A&P Show to discuss council plans and enjoy free activities.
Our Treasures: Rare yellow geckos born - meet the mini hunters
Kiwi North welcomes four new gecko births, with distinct markings and rapid growth.
Tensions on relationships between 'grumpy' gangsters and community police due to patch ban
The new law will be hard for Northland's sole-charge officers, Police Association says.