Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'
Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.
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Mooloo feel the wrath of Northland in a cracker game
Northland celebrate Rene Ranger's 100th game in style.
Whangārei students makes Northland proud by winning the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech, says her teacher
Khalia Wilson says her belief in the speech won her the trophy.
Iwi 'betrayed' over reserve location — Piripi
Iwi expected culturally significant site to be protected. It wasn't.
News snippets from Northland
Endangered kākā seen in Kerikeri and givealittle page for boy hit by truck.
Twenty-four per cent decrease in Kaipara dog attacks
KDC: Animal management results speak for themselves
Northlander's Marsden Pt petition gets 16,000-plus signatures
Call for government intervention in the refinery grows with online petition.
'I just want to see her again'
Border restrictions tough for granddaughter and grandmother kept apart.
Whangārei's Guy Fawkes fireworks show canned due to possible rugby clash
Whangārei public fireworks display canned after clash with rugby requirements
I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray
Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.
Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community
Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.
All in this together: Getting vaccinated about caring for others, immunologist says
Clinical immunologist Dr Maia Brewerton has advice on how to talk to the vaccine-hesitant.
Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town
A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.
We'll stay until the tree is saved: Protest over pōhutukawa chop
One group to occupy site; others will tend to tree and investigate reserve's history.
I was on the fence about the Hundertwasser but I admit I'm impressed
Kudos to the people who've made the Hundertwasser happen.
Plenty of options around Northland these school holidays
Locked in Northland? Never fear, there's plenty to do.
Croaking before they croak: The frog, a blinking light on extinction's dashboard
Joe Bennett listens to the frogs at night; poignant as the whole species is vulnerable.
Truckie saves the day, and granddad, near Kohukohu
Truckie on early morning run saw flames coming from a shed in rural North Hokianga.
Whangārei youth celebrate whānau connections
Charity I Have a Dream supports aabout780 youth from Tikipunga and Otangarei
Ice cream brings a smile on many faces from Northland rest home
Whangārei dairy owner offers unlimited scoops of ice cream on the house to the elderly.
Rene Ranger's 100th game celebrated in style
Taniwha notch much-needed win against Waikato in front of home fans.
Why campaign against organised crime could help stop your car being taken
Organised crime groups prey on people's drug habits, Northland detective says
Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination
Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.
The 90% Project: Needlephobia is one less thing to worry when getting the Covid-19 jab
A Whangārei hypnotherapist is trying his best to amp up the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
Northland focus on putting an 80-minute performance against Waikato
Seasoned Northland side, including centurion Rene Ranger, to face Waikato
News snippets from Northland
New Māori Land Court judge for Northland; trucks rescue van; bridge lights up again.
Retired licensed building inspector willing to tutor homeowners
Engage suitably knowledgeable friends to help with building works, Northlander advises.
Criticism over lack of disability-friendly playgrounds in Whangārei
A trip to different playgrounds in Whangārei reveal how disability-friendly they are.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: Centre open pairs tournament coming up
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Man pleads guilty to 23 charges of sexual offending against boys
Northland man pleads guilty to offending in Northland and the South Island.
Prizes including trips to Cook Islands for Northlanders who have been vaccinated
Prizes on offer for Northlanders who get Covid vaccination
News snippets from Northland
EV infrastructure survey; shed burns down and school in lockdown over fight.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of 62-year-old man
Police say victim, a 62-year-old man from Ōkaihau, was a much-loved member of his family.
Kauri skipper selected for the Black Ferns
From humble beginnings to the national side for Kaitaia-born and bred