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Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag
Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed
80 years on Kerikeri man recalls secret military plane crash that killed 11 passengers
Local recounts a plane crash which was kept a secret until the end of World War II.
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga
Northland disability advocate calls for quota in Government agencies
"By having our own ministry, we are no longer the poor relation of health."
Dolphins dazzle at Far North beach
Several calves could be seen sticking close to their mums as they passed through.
National to scrap $14.6b light rail project
National could adopt a version of light rail in Auckland.
'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k
"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."
Fragile roading network: Councils allowed to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure
Northland councils to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure.
Fundraiser launched to help 'cherished' Paihia woman assaulted inside her own store
Alleged serious assault and break-in lands 27yo man in Kaikohe District Court.
Election 2023: Nats vow to make Hawke's Bay Expressway four lanes
National places high priority on the Expressway, Napier-Taupō and Napier-Wairoa roads.
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Staff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.
Not just dance: Devised physical theatre production makes its way to Northland
Northlander Molly Curnow is looking forward to playing her part in a theatre production.
Zonta book fair in Whangārei raised $43,000 for charities
Zonta book fair popular as ever despite chilly starts to weekend in Whangārei.
'AI will never be an adequate replacement for culture': AI experts on mayor’s admission
The method has come under fire for being “highly disrespectful” to Māori.
New mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the way
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
Whangārei District Councillor Gavin Benney is NZ First's Whangārei candidate
Gavin Benney pledges to wage war on crime in Whangārei.
Overtaking driver dies, father and son 'so lucky' to be alive after crash
NRC deputy chair Jack Craw is grateful his family survived a head-on crash.
North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei
Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.
Whangārei's bridge Te Matau ā Pohe turns 10
Te Matau ā Pohe has been a catalyst for further development in the area.
What's the worst day of the week to fuel up?
Knowing when to fill your fuel tank may help save money at the pump.
$3m-plus for the Whangārei chateau
Keen first-buyers have been picking up bargains this winter.
Groundbreaking all-Māori health clinic takes on GP waitlists
Kaitāia's new clinic will help fill the gap for the thousands without a GP.
Whangārei Hospital clears the air on rescue chopper rumours
Whispered concerns about broken lifts and abandoned helipads have gained momentum.
Books galore at annual Zonta sale
More than 18,000 books up for grabs at this weekend's hotly anticipated book sale.
Motorists taken to hospital after van crashes into parked cars
Resident upset over car damage after van causes crash and sends two to hospital.
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
Whangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards
“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."
Hospice's financial woes mean tough decisions to be made about charity's future
Govt funding isn't going far enough to cover costs of vital elements within the service.
Beyond disheartening: Whangārei couple's compensation claim declined
Couple without a car after compensation claim was declined despite severe pothole damage.
Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
Farmers stressed more than ever before as maize woes add to 'financially terrible' time
A nightmare wet season has left the industry little choice but to import expensive grain
Northland teen who murdered man in Bay of Islands gets reduced sentence
Teenager who fatally stabbed Bram Willems has life sentence quashed by Court of Appeal.
