Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
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Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Northland principals weigh in on reduced class sizes
New class size rules see a reduction from 29 students per teacher to 28.
Cemetery clean-up brings volunteers to Onerahi
Volunteers heed the call for 'Onerahi Cemetery Clean Up Day'.
'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy
Northland's road toll for 2022 was the highest in 22 years.
No gang warfare: Devastated family, police hit back over Whangārei homicide
Rumours about gang involvement in fatal Whangārei stabbing are circulating online.
News in brief from Northland - Mass dolphin stranding, free boat rides and youths caught on roofs,
News snippets from Northland
Elderly man dies after car crashes into pohutukawa tree
Police say one vehicle was involved in this morning's fatal crash in Kaipara.
Meaningful change can come from public feedback on waste, say experts
Over 55,000 tonnes of rubbish went to Puwera Landfill last year.
Racing 3500km across India in a tuk tuk
The uncharted, unsupported adventure to raise funds for Gumboot Friday charity.
'It's not an unsafe town': Man's death outside petrol station puts city on edge
A 25yo man was reportedly killed after trying to help a stranger confronted by thieves.
Young man's heroic act moments before fatal stabbing
The 25yo was reportedly stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman confronted by thieves.
One person dead following incident involving group in Whangārei
Police were called to the scene at around 9:40pm
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
'We really need it in the community' - pop up exhibition features Northland talent in small town
Curator Virginia Guy has worked within a tight timeframe to bring the idea to fruition.
Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
Comment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital P
Logging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
Northlander injured while preparing to go through the Panama Canal
Givealittle page set up for builder in ICU in a Panamanian hospital.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
'So good of him': Taxi driver returns $500 dropped in cab
Good samaritan taxi driver praised for his honesty
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Balance of proceeds from liquidated children's home be donated
Childrten's home liquidated as it was too expensive to run
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei
The shop has been robbed three times in just three months.
Maintenance work on Whangārei to Kauri rail line brought forward
The Northland to Auckland line will not be ready until winter.