News in brief: Truck drives into ditch near Ruakākā; Zonta book sale returns
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Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at Golden Bay Cement
Proposed industrial emissions reduction difficult, Northland cement manufacturer says.
Small bump all that was needed to dislodge trailer from truck: Worksafe
Nine-year-old girl's death prompts Worksafe warning for companies to check towing gear.
High employment, Covid-19 see high rates of teens leave school early - principals
Northland is one of the regions where about 30 per cent of school leavers were under 17.
Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
Whangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.
Sheryl Mai: Community connection at the heart of local government
The importance of elected members' connection with their community cannot be overstated,
Pioneering police dog handler dies at 91
One of the first police dog handlers in NZ, Northland's Graham Bracey, has died.
Bumper year for Zonta book sale
Profits from the annual book sale go to charitable causes.
'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.
Rejigged Whangārei marina plans given the green light
The estimated cost of the new marina climbs to $15m under revised designs.
Northland news in brief: Bus terminal vandalised, river walk now open
Catch up on what's happening around the region
Comment: All Blacks deserve our kindness
The country attaches vast importance to its national rugby team.
Whangārei youth homelessness needs an 'immediate' solution
Northland youth identify solutions to address homelessness.
Shopping centre staff cop $700-plus parking fines
Tarewa Centre workers have received hundreds of dollars worth of fines in the mail.
Comment: If you're looking to remove barriers, car parks and toilets are low-hanging fruit
Won't it be a great day when we have a Minister of Disability Issues who has a disability.
'He's got a lot to give, and he absolutely loves it'. Success at endurance riding
Vicki Comrie-Moore and her horse Sarge have had a successful endurance riding career.
Our Treasures: Five little Moa died in a cave in Northland
The little Moa were found only in New Zealand.
Teen killer jailed: Man's search for friendship ends in 'pain and dying alone'
Judge says life imprisonment appropriate for teen who killed mate in brutal knife attack.
Northland prison population down 29 per cent
Information sharing within the justice system is one reason for the drop.
New skipper and head coach upbeat about team's chances
Large number of debutants named to play alongside experienced heads for Northland.
Northland councils fear ratepayers may have to pick up the tab
FNDC to ask the Ministry of Health for cost analysis of fluoridating water supplies.
Industrial action causes postponement of elective surgeries
Anaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.
News in brief: Youth arrested after vandalism; Govt to fund fluoridation of Whangārei, Far North water supply
News snippets from across the region.
Multicultural storytelling is 'weaving the strands of humanity'
Landing in Whangārei is an evolving project to narrate people's belonging to the place.
'A major structural problem': Safety concerns close Parua Bay wharf
Reactions to Parua Bay wharf in Whangārei Heads being closed have been mixed.
Understanding the awesome animal at the end of a lead
A dog's superpower can lead it into trouble if owners aren't paying attention
News in brief: Volunteers needed, hospital ward reopens today
Snippets of news from around the region.
Police arrest two youth after vandalism; Morningside dairy burgled
Burglars stole cash and cigarettes from the dairy and fled with two stolen cars.
Covid-19 linked to increase risk of shingles for over 50s
People over 50 who had Covid-19 are 15 per cent more likely to develop shingles.
Michael Hurst takes on notorious novel by Roman philosopher and scholar
Michael Hurst has his work cut out for him during his latest production The Golden Ass.
Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.
Zonta annual book sale back again
Zonta Whangārei teams up with Lions again for the annual book fair
'Show me what you fellas have done': Northland residents question work on shoddy state highways
New data shows Northland roads are getting worse despite a "large" maintenance programme.
Heavy rain to ease after day of flooding
Heavy rain has soaked Northland, with 114mm recorded in Kerikeri.