'What a story': Waipū writer outshines national competition to win story award
Judges say Eddie Williams' story 'Lost on the River' was a "clear winner".
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Top tips for staying healthy during the Christmas holidays
Your training and diet doesn’t have to turn to custard over the Christmas holidays.
Whangārei barber reflects on 66 years of cutting hair
Phil Benfell says he will miss the customers: 'I liked to stir a little bit.'
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Kaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakia
Paturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.
Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP
Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.
News in brief: Two Northlanders $30k richer after latest Lotto draw
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei council’s climate action plan “stagnating”
A local conservation group has said it will raise awareness until WDC takes action.
Music therapy a hit across Northland
The massive demand for the service has seen the need for bigger premises.
David Grindle: He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice...
Take time to talk and reflect with your team on the past year.
News in brief: Brad Olsen made chief executive of Infometrics; councils fishing for feedback
News snippets from around the region.
Brian Hughes, the fabric of Fonterra in Northland, retires
Brian Hughes and wife Shirley plan to tour their way around the country in a motorhome.
The winners and losers of the residency Green List
There may be a green light for some industries, but others are feeling left behind.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Dargaville's Little-John Makoare still missing, police say
Little-John Makoare was last seen in the Dargaville area on October 27.
Rāwene Hospital still doctorless overnight as staffing issues continue
Doctors are still only onsite from 8am to 5pm daily.
Rising food prices put squeeze on struggling Northlanders
Report shows grocery supply costs have gone up more than 10 per cent since November 2021.
Handle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival rates
Data could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.
Northland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reserved
News snippets from Northland.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Investigators sent to Whangārei to formally look into train and truck collision
Whangārei truck/train crash gets official accident investigation.
Second-hand shopping for Xmas gifts on the rise in Northland
Money is tight, and Northlanders are turning to op-shops for gifts & household essentials.
Hot, humid and wet summer expected in Northland
Northland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite
Shane Reti: Ram-raids and burglaries increasing wall of shame
The people carrying out ram-raids and burglaries are becoming more brazen, says Reti.
Sustainable transport funding good but mayor wants more for roads
The funding will go into shared paths and cycling and public transport facilities.
Need for warmer Northland homes behind $280k of energy-saving funding
Three energy-saving projects in Northland have received $280k of Government funding.
Hikurangi Christmas parade brings cheer to small town
The Grinch and Santa both featured at the much-anticipated event.
High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ
Vox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdown
What some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack
Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
Joe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
Police at two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road
Police at scene of two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road
Licensing law change a boost for Northland towns' battle against booze
With changes to alcohol licensing on the way, how is liquor impacting our communities?