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Opinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight loss
Kevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.
Fresh appeal for information in Parakao homicide probe
Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9.
Vince Cocurullo: Community input is crucial for Whangārei's future
We received more than 640 submissions for the Annual Plan this year.
On The Up: Te Kamo Scouts win national recognition for environment clean-up efforts
The group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.
Government announces plan to improve after hours healthcare services for Northlanders
The announcement comes after recent concerns around a lack of doctors at Kāitāia Hospital.
'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
Jonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challenge
In Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets.
Joe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting
OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."
Mysterious webs blanketing Northland have residents and experts puzzled
Residents in Northland report stringy webs drifting through the sky.
'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety Week
He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.
'It's getting really dire': Hospices struggle with funding crisis
Northland hospices warn they may shut down in two to five years without more funding.
'We’re desperate': SPCA's urgent plea for foster homes for puppies
The Far North SPCA in Kerikeri has taken in 24 abandoned puppies recently.
Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.
Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign
On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.
Kerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans
Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum
Kerikeri High netballers back from Queensland trip
Twenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.
Opinion: New proposals aim to streamline driver licence process
It may seem simpler but stricter penalties will be in place.
Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.
Too many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter says
In 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.
News in brief: Homicide investigation launched
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police name Parakao homicide victim
Police say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.
Erosion threatens to wash away historic NZ town
Council had sandbagged and placed rock fill in the worst area.
Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
The call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changes
Police have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.
Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project
'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North
Tattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.
Opinion: Observing drama between two girls on the street
'How quick we are to take such things in, to read physical cues.'
'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth
Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.