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‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warning
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Markets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?
If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.
Why these Northland events are bringing festive joy to the community
There is no need for people to be alone or hungry on Christmas Day with two free events.
News in brief: Baylys Beach boardwalk opens; visitors can see Tāne Mahuta once again
The latest news bites from around the region.
Delivering change: Online shopping reshapes Northland's retail scene
Some shops were quiet up until the week before Christmas but online orders are strong.
News in brief: NRC and DoC hope for gold clam free summer
The latest news bites from around the region.
Unpacking the myths behind Good King Wenceslas
After his death, Wenceslas was considered the model of what a good king should be.
Opinion: Navigating a challenging year in the disability sector
' I wish you all an inclusive Christmas and a diverse New Year.'
News in brief: More Christmas light displays brighten Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
How New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026
Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.
'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming
Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.
Kevin Page: Choosing a fan isn't all it's cracked up to be
OPINION: The fear of fans selling out spurred Kevin and Mrs P on.
Women’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'
Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.
Joe Bennett: How a chance meeting made a hash of a drug-smuggling friend's life
OPINION: Chance leads to prison for Sammy, a former schoolmate turned hashish smuggler.
Public system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-old
Diane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.
'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandson
Glenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.
'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to Whangārei
Exit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.
'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unit
The Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Couples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few years
Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.
News in brief: Growing ties with India, Te Kopuru fire and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Charity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kids
Oranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.
John Williamson: Why NZTA's stance on driving simulators misses the mark
Driving simulators help learner drivers' experiences and reactions to driving conditions.
News in brief: Northland Road Safety Trust wins at Whangārei A&P show
The latest news bites from around the region.
Mayor pays for $8k video pushing for mangrove removal in Mangawhai
Craig Jepson's documentary-style film states case for clearing 20ha of mangroves.