The thinning blue line: Where our police are going and the plans to help them stay
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News in brief: Vets' advice for keeping pets safe this Xmas; Covid jabs on rise
The latest news bites from around the region.
An unofficial guide to the best beaches in Northland
With surf breaks aplenty and relatively uncrowded expanses of sand, there's a wide choice.
Opinion: Reflecting on year with challenges and triumphs
Jonny Wilkinson takes a look back on how 2023 played out.
The benefits of getting back into the kitchen
OPINION: We've traded in our health and well-being for the convenience of eating out.
Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event
Joe Bennett: Stones still rolling with the ages - somehow
OPINION: If girls had come for the music they wouldn’t have drowned it out with screaming.
Top chefs dish up top tips for creating Christmas feast on a budget
Plus two recipes to brighten up your festive fare this holiday season.
Photos: Runners given a splash of colour as The Ray White Hatea Loop Challenge takes off
The event attracted a great crowd of all ages.
Sweet deal: Six tonnes of 'wonky' kūmara rescued
Wonky Box has expanded its produce distribution operation and now delivers locally.
'Alternatives to deal with their pain': Principals' alarm at kids as young as 8 caught vaping
There are fears the vaping problem will double with the repeal of smokefree laws.
Farmers urged to be vigilant as fall armyworm confirmed in Northland
Several cases of fall armyworm have been confirmed on Northland farms lately.
News briefs from the Far North - Hot cars major danger, Waitangi report for Ngāpuhi and touch tournament
News snippets from the Far North
News briefs: Children’s ward transformed into a Christmas wonderland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Work progressing on Kaitāia’s new town square
Parts of Kaitāia’s new town square should be open to be public by Christmas.
Ngāpuhi's new rūnanga chair warns Government attacks won't help tribe settle treaty claims
Ngāpuhi rūnanga chair Mane Tahere not happy at plans to remove treaty principles
Moves to expand CCTV system to fight anti-social behaviour and crime
More volunteers are needed to watch the action on the camera’s screens.
Red flag from 1990s shows lack of nitrate tests in drinking water
The nitrates are among the highest in the country but involve old data.
'Incredibly rare': Northland man finds two dead sharks on morning walk
A man came across two dead sharks on Uretiti Beach during a walk this morning.
Police seek witnesses to Hūkerenui fatal crash
The November 30 crash claimed the lives of two teenagers.
"Proud to be Māori" was the mantra of one of the youngest protesters among 600 at the Whangārei hīkoi
The Whangārei hikoi was full of passion for mokopuna.
Whangārei hīkoi for mokopuna
About 600 people took part in the march through Whangārei on Tuesday morning, protesting Government policies called anti-Maori.
Hot property: Overseas buyers fly in to view 'highly desirable' Whangārei Heads home
Potential buyers choppered in to the semi-remote area to view the stunning home.
News in brief: What Covid-19 wastewater results reveal; Te Pāti Māori protest in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: A 'hole' lot of hassle in my first impression
I kid you not, my foot looked like something from Outer Space.
Grandmother takes a stand against smokefree repeals to protect future generations
Helen James does not want her young grandchildren to have the choice of smoking.
Far North's world boxing champ Mea Motu wants to inspire next generation
Kāitaia's Mea Motu retains boxing world title and looks to next challenge
Movie plan for Kāitaia author's new book
Ireland was born in New Zealand and raised in the Far North,
Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
News briefs from the Far North: Diamond tribute, council services, basketballer to US and Lotto luck
News snippets from the Far North
A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route
Waka Kotahi NZTA is calling for feedback on closure dates of the Brynderwyn Hills.
Kerikeri pupil becomes the country's best speller for his age - again
The 10-year-old also previously won a prestigious spelling bee comp at age seven.
'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks
Graham and Alison Pickering were fishing when they found a rare sea creature.
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education