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Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
Researcher says boarding schools need to create a sense of belonging and care.
Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.
Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
Carter says people have always been at the heart of what he does.
The 'sex workers' who weren't and a blunder that sent region into lockdown; How Hipkins, PM responded
The Prime Minister and Chris Hipkins faced media in Auckland today.
Comment: Nuanced approach from managers can help tackle quiet quitting
For many employees, work is no longer a central focus
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
Opinion: Five reasons for generally supporting the co-governance process
Co-governance in the health sector will surely help improve health outcomes for Māori.
National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Three Waters Better Off funding: $16m potentially for Kaipara community hubs
Kaipara Mayor says the funding doesn't stop the council speaking out about Three Waters.
Robert Webb gets four new birds... stuffed
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre receives new birds for its taxidermy collection.
Grim funeral costs forcing families to forgo farewells
In loving memory of... Funeral industry experts say more people are choosing cremations.
Not all doom and gloom: Northland building companies positive about future despite challenges
Northland's building industry continues to struggle with issues but is mainly optimistic.
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carruth House closing due to declining student numbers
Whangarei Boys' High School boarding hostel opened in 1927.
Watch: Man's rage-fuelled rampage at Northland McDonald's
Police are searching for a man who went on a rampage at a drive-thru in Whangārei.
Kaitaia sets new NZ winter weather record
Figures confirm what we all suspected: 2022's winter was the warmest & wettest on record.
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
Couple stopped to fill waterbottle reportedly found dead man in waterfall
Police are appealing for any information after a man was found dead on SH1 yesterday.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Joe Bennett: First ever conversation with a conspiracy theorist
Columnist Joe Bennett has met his first conspiracy theorist - in the shower.
Roll call: Whangārei District Councillors' attendance rates revealed
Whangārei District Councillor meeting attendance records made pubic
A beast of a business: Vets will disappear if status quo continues
Northland vets urge the public to lead with kindness as their profession struggles.
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
Reduce barriers to play to increase community well being - Brent Eastwood
Five reasons that muscle matters … a lot
The question remains. Why, when less calories are going in is weight not coming off?
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Ex-army major aims to raise $1m by walking length of NZ
Determined 68-year-old hoping to raise whopping sum for Doctors Without Borders.
Northland-based Pakistani appeals for help as flooding batters home nation
Whangārei mum pleads for monetary help for flood-ravaged Pakistanis.
Four season in one day at Whangārei Primary School Sports Association's cross country champs
Whangārei Primary School cross country champs saw all kinds of weather at Barge Park