Joe Bennett: A trip to the optometrist
OPINION: Shortly thereafter I ordered my first pair of prescription glasses.
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'Women make great leaders': Uplifting event boosts women’s leadership skills
The Leading Ladies Northland event encouraged women to push aside self-doubt.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania outlines recovery plans at first state-style address
Mayor Moko Tepania outlines Far North's recovery plans at first state address in Kerikeri.
Hospital workers say patients were transferred because of lift breakdown
The workers dispute Health NZ's statement on the effect of the lift malfunction.
Students inspired at first te reo Māori immersion careers workshop
About 8000 students have been through the Inspiring the Future programme.
'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation
Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9
190-year-old Te Waimate Mission Station hosting creative Sunday
Far North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day
Locals risk speeding tickets to get to hospital as ambulance station closed indefinitely
St John's Kawakawa ambulance station is closed with no timeline for repairs or reopening.
John Williamson: Insurance - should we have it?
A fence destroyed in a car crash has John Williamson considering the value of insurance.
News in brief: Armed encounters in Te Kamo and Maungatapere; cancer centre celebrates 10 years
The latest news bites from around the region.
Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
Man arrested after alleged alcohol theft with gun
He was expected in the Waitākere District Court today.
Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Northland
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, the march for the Treaty of Waitangi, started in Northland on November 11 and 12.
'For everyone': Hīkoi organisers promote unity on first day of action
Hīkoi is about standing up for Te Tiriti, which will help everyone thrive, organisers say.
Police to stop search for swimmer missing since October 21
The 83-year-old has not been seen since October 19.
Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens
Kaitāia gearing up for big town spring clean for state highway reopening.
Unleashing Whangārei’s water sport potential: Vince Cocurullo
OPINION: 'Any project we consider must reflect the needs of our community.'
Bowel cancers detected at early stage in successful Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme
Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme saving lives with 89 cancer cases detected
‘Simple truths’ at the supermarket: Joe Bennett
Opinion: 'We do rank poems and poets, simply by going back to them.'
Opinion: Disabled people must be at the heart of decision-making
Opinion: Leadership of disabled people must be embedded at every level.
Balancing antioxidants and free radicals for healthier living - Carolyn Hansen
OPINION: Managing stress with exercise and meditation practices is beneficial.
40 Years, 40 People and 40 Objects at Whangārei Museum - Our Treasures
The exhibition in the newly refreshed space will open on November 17.
Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?
'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.
'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered species
DoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.
New whānau health clinic helps those not enrolled with a GP
The Whangārei CBD nurse-led clinic aims to meet Northland's high health needs.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
'This has sparked me up': Powerlifting star Trish Muldrock's medal haul sparks new passion
Northland powerlifter Trish Muldrock has just smashed her eighth world record.
'Beautiful little stream' damaged in oil spill
The council wants public help to find oil dumpers.
'Fight culture:' Teen's fireworks attack filmed and posted online
It was supposed to be a family event - but instead one teen was taken to hospital.
Far North woman warns others after bag plucked from supermarket trolley
Pensioner too scared to do anything when her bag was taken outside Pak'nSave Kaitāia.
Far North lines team from Top Energy best in the country
Top award for Top Energy lines team