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Student-led art project challenges stigma around mental illness
Cerise Tana, who is studying social work, says the art is a form of activism.
Doctors blame Health NZ cuts for colonoscopy delays, cancer risks
Wait times for colonoscopies in Northland have increased significantly.
Pensioners' pleas heard: Rates battle ends with compromise from council
The council put the general rate increase at 9.7%, instead of the proposed 10.7%.
Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door
Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.
'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years
'At what point do we say enough is enough?'
Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes
Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.
'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.
Opinion: Endless tourist tours are our modern purgatory
Apparently elsewhere in Norway there’s a town called simply 'Hell'.
Why kiwi deaths on roads highlight a conservation success story
Both kiwi, a male and female, were wild-hatched.
High schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminal
The registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison.
'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumph
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.
Shayni in the Sky, film about journey of love and loss set to debut in NZ
Shayni in the Sky tells the tale of Shayni Couch and her late skydiving husband, Micah.
News in brief: Three new orthopaedic surgeons for Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off
Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.
'Sobering' downturn: Bay of Islands cruise bookings nearly halve
Only 47 cruise ships are scheduled for the Bay of Islands next season.
Bay News: Five-year journey to chronicle maritime history; fishing comp a success
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Matariki events bring art, culture, and celebration to Northland
Northland is the perfect place to celebrate Matariki this weekend.
'Not good enough': Northland doctors walk out over health system crisis
Northland senior doctors, working among a 19% vacancy rate, want better conditions.
Hopes new Baylys Beach observation tower will aid surf safety, prevent rescues
Surf club captain Kyran Gillespie says something fit for purpose is a welcome change.
Pilot study reveals stormwater inflow causing sewage spills at Parua Bay
WDC says it is working with Parua Bay residents to fix private stormwater inflow sources.
News in brief: Sandbox Fandom Festival 2025 returns to Whangārei in July
The latest news bites from around the region.
'A lot of tears': Concerns over changes to post-mortem examinations
Health NZ plans for autopsies to remain in Whangārei, with a two-year contract extension.
'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth
Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'
Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.
'Too late': Principals critique vaping ban amid school challenges
Vape suppliers breaching the ban face a fine of up to $400,000.
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.
'Posed little to no risk': Sand mining company defends operations
The sandspit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in six years.