Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns
Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.
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Shane Reti: We’re doing our best for all New Zealanders
OPINION: The Government is rebuilding our economy but we have a lot more work to do.
Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment
Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.
School enrolment schemes: Why they are so popular
Enrolment zones are popping up throughout the Northland region.
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
Joe Bennett: Thw world has glimpsed the future, and its called CrowdStrike
OPINION: The recent global technical outage showed our dependence on electronic systems
Willow-Jean Prime: National must give its boot camps the boot
OPINION: They should cut their losses and cancel the boot camps before they begin.
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken
The dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Egg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird flu
Experts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand
Transpower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP says
Northland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
John WIlliamson: Good to see a minister on top of his portfolio
OPINION: This is no patsy pat on the back.
Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changes
More than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
Kāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under review
State housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.
'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway
The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.
Vince Cocurullo: Celebrating community success
OPINION: Whangārei is the most welcoming place in New Zealand, mayor Vince Cocurullo says.
Jonny WIlkinson: Spotlight on Troy Robertson
OPINION: Troy is a person who radiates style and charisma.
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
Joe Bennett: Despite the clamour of the internet and the universality of the cellphone, there remains a thirst for literature
OPINION: Last weekend Joe Bennett proposed The Best Bits of Shakespeare at an event.
News in brief: Bomb scare at court, thousands of native trees planted
The latest news bites from around the region.
Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader
Franko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.