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'Huge step': PSA members to vote on DHB offer after 18 months of pay negotiation

The offer is almost five times more than what the DHBs initially brought to the table.

Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'

Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.

Welsh team visit game's venue to check on facilities

Semenoff Stadium facilities checked out by women's rugby team reps.

Carolyn Hansen: 'Boldness has genius, power and magic in it'

Whatever you can do or dream of, you can begin it, columnist Carolyn Hansen suggests.

Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes

The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.

'We are the future': Northland youth share their views on 'climate budget'

Young Northlanders at school today may be profoundly affected by climate change as adults.

Opinion: More beans, the merrier, says Vaughan Gunson

Vaughan Gunson's mind takes a deep dive into thoughts about beans.

Hapū take a stand against gang violence in Kaikohe

Five hapū have joined forces to impose a rāhui, or cultural ban, on gang violence.

Concern grows for elderly Northlanders as winter bills soar

Freezing pensioners are staying in bed all day to stay warm as the cost of living soars.

Mix of youth and experience to front Northland's NPC campaign

New NPC format excites Northland head coach.

'Fenz haven't been listening': Firefighters opt to strike

Northland's paid staff are set to take industrial action alongside national counterparts.

Northland news in brief

The latest news bites from around the region.

Recent shootings alarm Kaikohe community

While Kaikohe residents aren't hiding away, their concerns about gun violence is growing.

Latest news from Northland bowls scene

A packed schedule for Northland bowling clubs this winter.

Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links

A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.

Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money

Kamo Intermediate School students and teachers do the Mighty Walk, for fun and a cause.

Lynwood branches into new avocado growing area

Avocado nursery can propagate its own trees for new orchard venture

Police find pistol during vehicle stop in Kaikohe

Police found a pistol during a vehicle stop in Kaikohe.