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Jonny Wilkinson: Extremist groups have decided vulnerable and disabled people are fair game
Opinion: Disabled people may be susceptible to influence from extremist groups.
Fuel prices brought down by competition but motorists still feeling pump pain
The Commerce Commission says price differences cannot be explained by costs alone.
Northland policewoman Gail Shepherd remembered for ‘amazing’ emergency mahi
'She was a passionate daughter, mother and grandmother.'
Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion
Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.
Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming
Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts
New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says
The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.
There isn’t a market like it: Owners of popular Kerikeri market hope new buyers keep it going
The Old Packhouse Market in Kerikeri is on the market.
Learning support a game changer for young autistic girl
Ashleigh Wyse's daughter Annalise is a happy girl with a tomboy attitude.
News in brief: Whangārei local crowned in pageant, Far North still open for business
The latest news bites from around the region.
Public donations rake in $140k to keep Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre alive
'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'
Northland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levels
One Whangārei nurse says the mental health of her over-worked colleagues is a concern.
Northland steel band the Panimals on performing, EPs and... Grammys?
If you were wondering what a steel band sounds like, you're about to find out.
Mum shares son's journey from troublemaker label to autism diagnosis
Social worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine.
Science fair steers path towards bright future for students
Far North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.
Top Energy giving Far North power users up to $300 credit on electricity bills
Top Energy is owned by the people of the Far North.
News briefs from the Far North - kina barren talk, Far North open for business and free Wi-Fi
News snippets from the Far North
Water tanks installed in response to drought in Northland rural communities
Almost 100 water tanks have been installed to help rural communities.
Kiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestants
Northland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.
Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
'It's not my bad parenting' - mum of autistic boy shares journey
Lachie Steedman was diagnosed with autism early on in life.
David Grindle: Employment in a time of fiscal austerity
OPINION: Employers should be creative when they consider ways to tighten their belts.
Family of missing Northland fisherman keep faith as search continues
Ferzil Babu’s family remember him as a loving husband and a great dad.
News in brief: Wi-fi rollout for Hokianga residents; Police search for memorial plaque; Peanut recall
The latest news bites from around the region.
They carry their own tapu: Māori carver reaches out to thieves for return of stolen chisels
Far North carver Renata Tane is gutted after the theft of dozens of his chisels.
Carver Renata Tane wants tapu chisels stolen from Kerikeri back
A Kerikeri carver warns chisel thieves the irreplaceable items are tapu.
Pay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctors
GPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.
Emerging business Moka Fibre aims to tackle ugly truth about lash glue
The glue is made from flax and wool extracts and does not damage natural eyelashes.
'A better empowered disabled sector strengthens community resilience'
An empowered disabled community strengthens emergency response
It's very distressing: Auckland company offers reward for return of portable cabin
A 6x3m cabin was stolen from a Marsden Point Rd property in Ruakākā on Tuesday.
News in brief: Police scale back search for missing fisherman; Fatal Tikipunga fire investigation continues
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing award
News snippets from the Far North
Mark Chamberlain's mystery novel ‘The Death of Father Ryan’ set in Kaitāia
Kaitāia is the scene for author Mark Chamberlain's whodunnit ‘The Death of Father Ryan'.
Former Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show north
Powerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.