Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
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Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Orange heavy rain warning and strong wind watch for Northland issued
Northlanders advised to take care on the roads this afternoon and to avoid going out.
Cost of living has a dampening effect on Northland house buyers' appetite
Northland's median price remains unchanged from June 2021, sitting at $700,000.
First Union claims Channel Infrastructure won't pay a cent towards site remediation
Expected cost of conversion to import-terminal at Marsden Pt between $200m and $220m.
'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'
Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.
Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep
Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.
Save Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'
Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.
Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver
Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.
What's keeping three out of five Northlanders awake at night?
A Kiwi sleep coach gives expert tips on how to catch a good night's kip despite worries.
Opinion: New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Health NZ all for better health outcomes, Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place
Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.
Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.
Countdown to the premier rugby final this weekend begins
Two teams with finals experience in Northland prems rugby to play in the crowning match.
Massive Mangawhai Central development gets plan change from KDC
A limit of 500 residential units has been dropped for the massive Mangawhai development.
US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD
A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football
FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.
Stuck without a doctor? Find out what to do and where to enrol
Desperately looking for a GP? Not sure what to do if you don't have one? This is for you.
7-year-old to take part in World Hip-Hop Dance Competition
Northland DDF dance crew qualifies for Hip-Hop International, but there's a catch.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry
People wanting to get into the Far North's horticulture industry can enrol in a new course
Kennel cough making a dog's breakfast of Northland canine health
Northland vets say they are seeing more cases of canine cough among the region's dogs.