'I had nothing': Teens ditch education to pay the bills instead
University is the least favoured option for Northland students post-school.
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Road safety hero: John Williamson
John Williamson has been chairman of the Northland Road Safety Trust for 20 years.
News in brief: 13yo referred to Youth Aid for GAS station robbery; 202-year-old Kerikeri pear tree vies for national title
News snippets from around Northland.
'My story is not unique, nor is it unexpected': Abuse survivor
Jason Haitana uses his past experiences to help whānau and people with their mental health
Paddon back to defend rally crown
Kiwi star Hayden Paddon back to defend International Rally of Whangārei title
'Music makes the whole world one'
Regional Music Weeks were precursors to NZ Music Month, which launched in 2000.
Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
New course to train hospitality staff
Te Tapu Tahi was launched to train hospitality staff to help plug industry shortages.
Take a bow: 18-year-old thespian to perform at Shakespeare's Globe
Darius Martin-Baker, 18, is fundraising to get to the UK for intensive theatre training.
Long-serving Kawakawa fire chief, Te Roroa artist and negotiator recognised by new Governor-General
Wayne Martin QSM introduced tikanga Māori into firefighters' everyday work.
Mother's Day planting lends a hand to Mother Earth
Planting day part of bigger project to restore Wairoa Stream and create wildlife corridor
Whangārei District Council sells buildings to cultural centre trust so work can progress on Hihiaua
The centre is designed to be an inclusive place for all.
Residents fed up with dangerous dirt bike riding
Northland police received more than 1600 complaints about dirt bike riders in three years.
Sheryl Mai: Climate change strategy a landmark piece of work
I am extremely proud to be part of the process.
Northlanders scoop two basketball awards
The Basketball NZ awards were given out in Wellington on Saturday night.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
Comment: Reconnecting after two years can be bittersweet
One day another meeting, another reunion, and another celebration will take place
Northlanders getting support from Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa fund
Fund helps Northern Wairoa community's "play trailer" get off the ground.
Joe Bennett: A long-lasting fascination with Nessie
Like many a little boy, Joe Bennett says he went through an intense dinosaur phase.
'My hero': Firefighter daughter reflects on her inspiring mother
'Someone would say, 'there's a fire up in the hills!' And our mum would be running out...'
Northland-wide local government climate change adaptation strategy implemented
Northland has nation's first local government climate change adaptation strategy.
How the antics of little Mr Chubby Cheeks turned my life upside down
Parenting an energetic toddler isn't always easy but rewarding nonetheless.
News snippets from Northland
Divers found with130 undersized pāua; and an overturned car slows commuter traffic.
'I'm the only fulla from the wops' Hokianga teen off to London's Globe theatre
'I can't wait to share Māori culture to a wider audience on the Globe stage'
'I can't go out to hang my washing': Kāinga Ora tenant living in fear of neighbour
A state housing tenant says her family is being terrorised by her neighbour.
'The only limit to our impact is our imagination and our commitment'
Words carry power and our personal stamp.
Airport opposition: Ruatangata residents air views on proposal
Meeting gives locals a chance to have their say on moving Whangārei airport from Onerahi.
'It's unbearable': Dog owners won't give up search for four-legged friend
$5000 reward and no questions asked for safe return of dog missing in Waipapa.
Whangārei's Oruku Landing development to get $10m investment
Northland development company looking at putting $10 million into Oruku Landing centre
Traffic slow on Riverside Dr after minor crash
Traffic was slow on Riverside Dr this morning after a crash.
Govt numbers for surgical waiting list show only part of the truth
A Northland GP claims the numbers don't reflect the true magnitude of the issue.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
News snippets from Northland
Two caught in stolen car; and winter energy payments begin.