There has been a 'significant increase in applications' in the past 12 months.

About 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.

Changes to immigration settings last year were aimed at attracting highly skilled workers.

There are renewed calls to help Ukrainian nationals get to our shores.

Bonus Bonds investors are yet to make contact with the scheme as it's wind up continues.

The long queues from yesterday were evidently not present today.

Poto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.

Her partner was initially refused a work visa due to having multiple sclerosis.

Sunnyside Foodmarket in Kamo sold a winning Lotto ticket and scratchie in one week.

Councillor quits, saying aspects are 'completely at odds with values I hold personally'.

Raumanga residents woken by gunshots in the early hours of the morning.

Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.

Te Ora Hou Te Ora Hou Northland is building its own facilities in Tikipunga.

Pair have contrasting views about the four lane highway between Whangārei and Auckland.

Vivienne Hollis was swollen, struggling to breathe and slipping out of consciousness.

Northland has had 24 earthquakes in the past month.

Local man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.

The search will resume with the Police Dive Squad on Saturday.

Regan Morgan is ineligible for paid parental leave because his wife does not qualify.

Pat Fowler has a warning for others.

The vigil will be held at the Canopy Bridge at 8pm.

Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.

The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.

One person died and three others were injured in the crash.

The jellyfish was found on the beach at Urquharts Bay on Saturday.

Man spends the night in the Cape Brett hut before getting picked up by a helicopter.

This speed camera clocked more than 24,000 speeding vehicles in the first half of the year

Eight youths arrested in Northland after alleged crime spree from Auckland to Whangārei.

Richard and Cheryl Lee are being widely remembered throughout Whangārei.

Councillors reject mayor's idea to write to the Prime Minister.

Amanda Berry is raising funds for stem cell treatment in Russia.

Yoga with kittens gets off to cute start in Whangārei.

Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures in Northland.

Neighbours unhappy with housing plan asking whether they can buy the land back.

Found in central Whangārei with a broken leg, a friendly little turtle has a new home.

Less than 20 per cent of pools inspected so far have been compliant.

Trampers caught out by track, weather and darkness.

Ella Bayes is celebrating her 104th birthday in unique style.

Good Samaritan fuming at motorists who drove by and didn't bother to help.

Whangarei District Council looking to leave baggage and 'council' behind.

Police investigating spate of car fires in Whangarei over the weekend.

Six thieves ran off with baskets full of items after kicking their way through a wall.

The Gull service station in Raumanga was robbed by two men, one armed with a weapon.

Police praise drivers for patience and courtesy on Northland roads over Easter.

Police brace for onslaught of traffic for long weekend.

Roadwork delays have frustrated motorists south of Whangarei.

Ady McKenzie has a new career, and she's loving it.

Blue penguins turning up exhausted or dead on Ruakaka Beach after storm.

The truck's windscreen popped out on impact.

The family know there is a possibility of another reply, after the bottle was relaunched.

The bottle had washed up on a Spanish beach eight years later.

The Northland man drowned at Pakiri Beach last Saturday.

Whananaki residents irked by freedom campers' behaviour.

Letia Hauraki paid about $140 for each ticket - but was told they had been cancelled.

Saturday wasn't the first time Ty-Ray White has lost his prosthetic arm wakeboarding.

Siblings raffling off giant Toblerone to raise money for heart kids charity.

A detailed plan outlines the way to revitalise Whangarei's city centre.

A Hikurangi family just want to be able to use their toilet, inside their home.

The pigs were struggling to keep their snouts above water after flood rose 3m in 30 min.

Flood waters rose to over three metres deep on Gary Whitehead's Kaeo property.

Charlie is a giggly, loving, 5-year-old but her family are in limbo.

Grace Morgan has a message for other women.

Funeral Directors Association want a law change.

Northlander who grew up in state care wants to see inquiry go further.

Six people injured in crash on Jordan Valley Rd, Northland.

Carpark was filled to capacity until the day $2 charge took effect.

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

Whangarei man reunited with wedding ring made from his late mum's jewellery.

Willow-Jean Prime said the Prime Minister's baby announcement is wonderful news.

Woman critical after crash; police urge caution as wet weather makes roads more dangerous.

Three people injured in crash near Whangarei.

Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.

Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.

Joan Howse has served many roles on various committees over the years.

Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor Matt Henry and Adam Milne join session organised by police.

Barriers to stop overtaking and cut head-on crashes.

Mobility parking to remain free of charge

Another disheartening find on Kaiikanui Rd for officials.