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The latest news bites from around the region.
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Ram-raid hotspot: Northland in top five regions for insurance claims
Commercial insurance claims for theft-related offences soar.
Kamo and Mid Northern square off in Northland prems rugby final
Prems rugby final on this Saturday in Whangārei.
Controversial health policy already being used in Northland despite Govt saying otherwise
Northland hospitals have been using the equity adjuster waitlist tool since May.
More than 6000 reports of stolen cars in five years - but how many have been recovered?
When a stolen vehicle is found, forensics teams work to identify the culprits/joyriders.
Northland lab scientist fails in suspension battle
Lei Yang took Te Whatu Ora Tai Tokerau to the Employment Relations Authority
Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
A Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
How rising seas are threatening a trove of Aotearoa’s culture heritage
Study reveals nearly 2000 archaeological sites are threatened by erosion and rising seas.
Photos: Whānau take up the paddle at waka ama Matariki day
For many attendees, the day marked their maiden voyage.
Northland Lotto player takes home $500K; second winning ticket sold in Parua Bay
Saturday night was a good night for Northland Lotto players as the big bucks were won.
Kaitaia girl Mia found ‘safe and well’ after being missing from home for 5 days
She had been missing since Monday, July 10.
News in brief: Nurse wins Matariki art comp; tooth brush programme boosted
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Powered by self-love
Opinion: If it’s positive change we are after, we must begin and end with love.
Our Treasures: From rocks and clam shells to electric gadgets - the evolution of the razor
In Julius Caesar’s time, the hair from a boy's first shave was offered to the Gods.
We need to do better for young people
So what motivates rangatahi to participate in active recreation and sport?
Tamaiti Williams' whānau in Northland pumped up for his All Blacks debut
Tamaiti Williams reacts to being named in the All Blacks squad.
Joe Bennett: In this world fast runners do not always win the races, and the brave do not always win the battles
OPINION: Atheist Joe Bennett says humans are a species just like ants.
‘It can happen to anyone’: How a Whangārei man went from a home to a tent
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai shares how his life was flipped upside down.
'It's getting ridiculous': New pothole campaign launched as sightings soar
National's latest pothole campaign aims to highlight major problem for Northlanders.
Kiwi tourist stabbed in Vancouver: 'Did this actually just happen to me?’
A New Zealand holidaymaker speaks after a terrifying, unprovoked street attack.
Sowing the seeds of knowledge at Kiwi North's Matariki event
Tamariki enjoyed some Matariki-themed activities on Friday.
White Cross saga a symptom of healthcare crisis, poverty advocate says
Many parents were shocked about the $49 fee for a medical visit for kids under 14.
Police say woman killed in early morning Whangārei crash not wearing a seatbelt
A crane was needed to haul the woman's vehicle out of the creek where it landed.
Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity
A Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.
24 dead on North's roads - but are we too desensitised to stop the number rising?
Road safety experts explore the reasons behind why we may be desensitised to road deaths.
Woman dies in Whangārei after car goes through fence into creek
Emergency teams found the woman already deceased at the crash scene.
Separate tickets for Hundertwasser rooftop garden and art gallery introduced
From academic to director - Joost de Bruin is grateful for his Hundertwasser role.
Jury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operation
The cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.
Trainer happy and confused ahead of Ruakākā’s biggest raceday
Kenny Rae goes into Ruakākā’s biggest raceday of the season tomorrow happy but confused.
Visits to under-14s free again at White Cross Whangārei
White Cross fees went up to $49 last week, but Te Whatu Ora has offered $600,000 in aid.
Ice-swim tournament organisers reveal novice competitor airlifted to safety
Organisers spoke of the moment they realised the swimmer needed hospital attention.
Truck catches fire; State Highway reopens
A truck fire has closed part of the main highway.
Are our councils doing enough roadside drainage work?
OPINION: It is well known that water is the enemy of asphalt in causing damage.
'I thought they were going to pour petrol on me and burn me': Pensioner attacked at home
The 69yo believed the attack was targeted - although he says the motive is "misguided".