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'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.
News in brief: Growing ties with India, Te Kopuru fire and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Couples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few years
Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.
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.
News in brief: Excavator expert off to nationals after regional win
The latest news bites from around the region.
Land planned for multimillion-dollar Kaipara development for sale
Dargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.
Vince Cocurullo: Whangarei Council’s new parking strategy is under way
This time of year can bring out the best and worst in people. Let’s help each other out.
Joe Bennett: Birds and the human touch - a delicate dance of fear and desire
A chaffinch hesitates to eat, torn between fear and desire, as Joe Bennett watches.
News in brief: Tāne Mahuta reopening delayed; surfing injuries surge
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: Christmas geeks vs grinches: Celebrating inclusivity whoever we are
What better way to celebrate than to be part of a festival that embraced inclusivity?
Carolyn Hansen: Natural ways to increase HGH for anti-aging benefits
Exercise offers numerous benefits for physical performance and wellbeing.
Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.
Our Treasures: Cherished prints take us back in time to some of our favourite places
Whangārei Museum launches 14 historic prints to fund projects and preserve artefacts.
News in brief: Swap old lifejackets for new thanks to Coastguard
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister
OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.
'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing
More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.
News in brief: Whangārei Lotto player wins $17k in Second Division
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Caravan blunder makes us the talk of a small NZ town
Thankfully, Mrs P is an expert – all women are, apparently – and we manage.
Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.
'It’s too late once pēpē are born': Urgent call for jabs as whooping cough cases rise
North has low vaccination levels, more smoking, and housing insecurity.
Joe Bennett My to-do list nightmare: The tasks that won't go away
OPINION: I've learned to live with my to-do list and its nagging reminder of incompletion.
Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.