Car crashes into tree following bank 'incident'
It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
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Fear of repercussion: Medicine's mental health stigma
The burden on clinicians' mental health must be addressed, anaesthetist Dan Owens says.
Suicide doctor's widow: 'My biggest mistake'
Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.
Our Hidden Homeless: A place to call home after years of living in caravan parks
Northlander Eric Monk has a place to call home after decades of living a transient life.
Editorial: How you can help Our Hidden Homeless
Homelessness is a reality for our region, here is how you can help.
Northland 'wild west'; gun culture needs a community effort to holster
Northland's gun violence is being fed by meth addiction.
Air NZ chair admits Covid predictions 'largely wrong'
Due to Covid-19 impacts, Air NZ has had let go more than 4000 of its 12,000 staff.
News in brief: Man facing raft of drugs and weapons charges
News snippets from around the region.
Māori wards campaigner: Systemic racism at heart of debate
'How would you feel if you were only brought out for a pōwhiri?' the campaigner asks.
Whangārei bus driver off on full pay during investigation
The driver's mental health was assessed after he stopped the bus, shutting children in.
Crash survivor says dangerous drivers need self-love
Northland crash survivor Howard Tarr says dangerous drivers need to find purpose.
Cock of the North bowls trophy on the line
The Northland 1-5 year representative teams will also be competing against Far North.
Māori wards campaigner: Government is failing councils
Campaigner believes the Government should be supporting councils more.
Life-changing surgery helps Whangārei schoolgirl overcome serious medical condition
She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.
Teen's olive oil extract gets big YES from judges
Young Enterprise Scheme sees youth create and run their own businesses.
Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover
A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.
The world's biggest nerd comes home
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps
The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.
Tangiteroria community pool filled for free
Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.
Photos: Young guns clean up in skate competition
Some of NZ's top skateboarders, aged 10-56, competed at Vert Jam in Kerikeri on Saturday.
Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening
Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors
Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents
Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.
Road safety advocate retires but welcomes successor to the role
As Gillian Archer retires from RoadSafe Northland, Ashley Johnston takes up the mantle.
Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service
BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.
Whangārei's views wanted on plans for waterfront precinct
What's next for the Town Basin? Council is asking Northlanders what they think.
Northland golfers looking to recreate 2018 success
Northland won the tournament in 2018, a first for the region in 68 years.
Severe skills shortage threatens hospitality industry
Northland restaurateurs are struggling to recruit skilled chefs and hospitality staff.
Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
Dream realised as Camera Obscura sculpture opens to public
Tears are shed as Whangārei's Camera Obscura sculpture opens after a 10-year gestation.
Northlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulations
Northlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.
Northland schools come together for kapa haka festival
Whangārei Primary School principal Danny Jewell hopes to hold the festival annually.
News snippets from Northland
Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.