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'It's about being an upstander': Pink Shirt Day celebrated in Whangārei
Schools across the region spread awareness for anti-bullying by dressing in pink attire.
WorkSafe prohibits high-risk school trips after Abbey Caves death
WorkSafe has issued two notices to the high school as it undergoes investigation.
'Terrible' dog pound euthanasia rates under fire
Animal group raises concerns but experts urge caution when rehoming.
'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crash
The ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.
Harshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards final
Whangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards
70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials
Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools
Fine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally played
Janice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.
Budget 2023 report card: Do the Govt's financial commitments meet the grade?
Four themes dominate this year's Budget - the cost of living among them.
Funding to tackle family, sexual violence “brilliant” but system needs to change
Initiatives aim to support kids and ease victims’ trauma from going through court system.
More funding for frontline cops, but programme to tackle repeat child offenders bypassed
Budget commits an extra $50.8m to maintain frontline police numbers.
Far North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stress
Funding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.
Ruakākā children's deaths: Police took nearly an hour to dispatch staff
Police shared further details after their response time raised questions.
Cost of living crunch or 'no ideas' - Budget 2023 breakdown
Kids (and their parents) are the big winners with childcare subsidy, public transport.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Budget 2023: $160m to gaming sector, rebate for video game developers
The sector contributed $7 billion towards New Zealand’s GDP in 2021.
Budget 2023 breakdown: Massive EV charging expansion among climate change initiatives
New climate-focused initiatives include expanding the electric vehicle charging network.
Budget 2023: Massive boost for Te Matatini kapa haka festival
Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.
Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
Budget 2023: What’s in it for you
Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.
Budget 2023: Primary care eyed as solution to hospital pressure as winter approaches
Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.
Budget 2023: Govt to build 3000 more public homes by mid-2025
A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.
Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans
Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.
What's in it for you - the Budget highlights at a glance
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.
'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hours
The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.
Whangarei Boys' High School and LSA in dispute over employment matters
Unjustified disadvantage grievance challenged.
Road Safety Week 2023: We can't blame crashes on road conditions, says driver trainer
Gerry O'Connell has spent more than a decade trying to make our roads safer.
John Williamson: How tragic events change laws
Williamson says safety, after all, involves both a system and an education process.
Bay News: Russell Birdman Festival flies again
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Pro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to Northland
Michel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.
Q&A: Budget preview - our experts answer your questions
Liam Dann and Thomas Coughlan answer your questions.
Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath
Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?
Lighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damage
The road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Ōtiria’s close call highlights spillway urgency
$7m project aims to restore streams' natural paths instead of flooding Ōtiria, Moerewa.