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Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
Work on $20m marina set to start
Preparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.
'Kids starting with teeth missing' - Portland School out to improve pupils' oral health
Once a day, tamariki gather in their classes to brush their teeth.
Emily Henderson: Protecting Uretiti Beach for future generations
We have such strong connections to our beaches in Whangārei.
Social housing projects get funded solar panels
‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'
Kevin Page: A not so smoothie tale
My beloved has been plying me with a smoothie most mornings lately.
News in brief: Family grateful for support; Police seek help locating two people who have arrest warrants
The latest news bites from around the region.
Discovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warns
The devastating finds should be a wake-up call to the Government, biosecurity expert says.
Man accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppression
Man was allegedly stabbed to death when he stepped in to help a woman.
Students set sights on winning national Shakespeare competition
Whangārei students win battle of the bard and spot in Shakespeare Festival finals.
Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’
Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.
‘Here I can be myself’: Language Days a boost for deaf and hard-of-hearing children
Deaf get-togethers held fortnightly at Moerewa Scool for kids all over Northland.
Shane Reti: Blowout Budget means more pain for Kiwis
Reti claims the Government's Budget is going to hit people in the pocket.
News in brief: Lucky Lotto winners, council scholarships awarded
The latest news bites from around the region.
From Pipiwai to a world title: Boxer Lani Daniels' historic win
The new IBF world heavyweight champion thinks her next big fight will be with the scales.
Sharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugby
Kerikeri turn on the screws to beat Hora Hora at home.
Heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit
Bad weather is expected to hit the region from around 3pm today.
Changing face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi North
Te Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.
Joe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin Amis
Columnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.
Carolyn Hansen: Exercise for the ages
When your body is strong it becomes more disease resistant.
Jonny Wilkinson: So, what's in this year’s Budget for disabled people?
The new Budget did cop some criticism from the sector.
120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday
Ten years of Sistema Whangārei supporting young musicians are marked with a concert.
Police investigating four serious Northland crashes need help from the public
Witnesses to four serious crashes in Northland wanted by police
Rallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on Friday
Marches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.
WBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rules
Employment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.
Family left with only the clothes on their back after home razed to the ground
A family member came out of the bathroom to discover a 'raging' fire in the home.
Art project blends biology and tech
Artists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.
Critically injured Northland yachtie able to move his fingers
Panama doctors taking Marcel Syron off the ventilator to improve his lung muscles.
Shots reportedly fired after rumoured road rage incident
Police say no arrests have yet been made in relation to yesterday's incident.
Kamo Intermediate School's 'mighty' fundraiser for new sports gear
Students raised tens of thousands of dollars to be used for new sports equipment.
News in brief from Northland - stabbing, Lotto win, earthquake and more rain due
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Two more tournaments before end of Northland bowls season
End of Northland bowls season approaching.