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Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
Kaikohe trust lauded for saving district's ailing waterways
A scheme to keep young men off the streets has turned into an environmental mission.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Another deluge to hit Far North tonight
Major slip closes Waiotemarama Gorge Rd in South Hokianga.
Orange heavy rain warning and strong wind watch for Northland issued
Northlanders advised to take care on the roads this afternoon and to avoid going out.
First Union claims Channel Infrastructure won't pay a cent towards site remediation
Expected cost of conversion to import-terminal at Marsden Pt between $200m and $220m.
New court system promises fairer, more inclusive justice
Kaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.
Ngāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chills
New pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.
Mid Northern win club rugby final, skipper scores four tries
Mid Northern end nine-year drought on premier rugby title with win over Waipū.
What's keeping three out of five Northlanders awake at night?
A Kiwi sleep coach gives expert tips on how to catch a good night's kip despite worries.
'Care and connection' key needs of the homeless, charity boss says
Paihia Facebook post furore has put plight of Northland homeless back in the spotlight.
Opinion: New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Health NZ all for better health outcomes, Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.
'Frantically busy': Covid and flu twindemic hits Northland
A Whangārei GP says this winter's flu is just as severe as the Omicron Covid variant.
Lobby group says 133-lot subdivision a case of urban sprawl in a rural setting
Developer says subdivision meeting need for high-quality homes in Bay of Islands boomtown.
'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place
Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.
Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.
Countdown to the premier rugby final this weekend begins
Two teams with finals experience in Northland prems rugby to play in the crowning match.
Northland tourism infrastructure projects get $1.3m from Government
The money will help improve visitor facilities with international borders reopening.
Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say
A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.
Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis
Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.
US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
News snippets from Northland
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
Two men arrested over Kaikohe shotgun incident held in custody
Two men, aged 21 and 49, charged with reckless use of a shotgun.
After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer
The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.
It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors
A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.