News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Latest fromKaipara District
Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.
Our Treasures: Amateur radio club a portal to the world
Some of the equipment was used following the sinking of the Wahine.
Joe Bennett: The sportive spectacle of sweaty seniors' squash
With 137 years between them, Joe Bennett and his friend Fred play squash.
Carolyn Hansen: Happiness in mind
OPINION: It’s the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality,
'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin cream
Topical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.
Boxing: Northland world champ Lani Daniels beats self-doubt to prepare for title defence
Northland world champion Lani Daniels contemplated giving boxing away
Te Hiku Media CEO Peter-Lucas Jones on Time Magazine list with Mark Zukerberg and other tech leaders
Te Hiku Media’s AI work was outperforming the world’s leading tech companies.
Police launch homicide investigation into death of mother Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Police appeal for information on a white 2012 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute.
'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patients
There is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
Opinion: 'Stuck in a treatment cycle' - How creams caused a year of suffering
Journalist Brodie Stone has been diagnosed with TSW after months of suffering in silence
Northland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the region
Overall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton
Northland Taniwha lose 34-19 in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash against Waikato in Hamilton.
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
Comment: As we farewell our Kīngi we will continue to be guided by his extraordinary leadership
OPINION: Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau was taken far too soon.
Opinion: Medically unfit to drive has got to be based on medical and driving evidence
OPINION: The issue is that senior drivers should not be unjustifiably targeted.
Property market springing back – but not in Northland
Experts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.
Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
'Something to aspire to': Whangārei cadet forces seeking new venue
Due to Nest moving into the facility, the groups are hoping to find new facilities.
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
Northland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in Mangawhai
Four Wood Street businesses were impacted by the attacks.
No more Code Blacks, Te Whatu Ora confirms
Te Whatu Ora says the change will make the colour coded system more nationally consistent
Kaitāia couple's secret to 70 years of married bliss
Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: Effective partnership, shared decisions and practical solutions – our council has committed to these outcomes
OPINION: Our region has been sorely lacking in meaningful Government funding for years.
Northland iwi attend late king's tangi to mark 'incredible legacy'
The late Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII had whakapapa back to Te Aupōuri.
Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options
Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
Opinion: The Government are basically saying disabled people are not up for the job
OPINION: Disability support has been grossly underfunded for decades.