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Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
How New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026
Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.
'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming
Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.
'Can’t do anything': Brain-damaged man's decline after hospital's morphine overdose
Trevor Flood was being treated for cancer when he suffered a significant brain injury.
Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says
Some believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.
National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North
Anti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.
Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back home
When it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons
Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
Northland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destruction
Northland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.
'Vulnerable population': Residents relieved liquor licence application declined
Dozens of Ruawai residents are rejoicing after a liquor licence application was declined.
Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi
There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.
'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolved
The Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
'Great result': Four arrested after spate of offences in Kaipara and Whangārei
Four people have been arrested after a spate of offending across Kaipara and Whangārei.
Dargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this week
There are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.
Some Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationist
A Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.
Downed pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcement
Transpower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented
Dargaville homicide: Man charged with murder after woman's body found in burnt-out vehicle
Jasmaine Reihana's body was found inside a burnt-out vehicle on September 9.