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Long-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last time
Ōpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".
Gruelling Wild Kiwi on again at Whangārei Heads
Bream Head tracks cleared in time for grassroots multisport event.
Flatlining: $11b health shake-up yet to help struggling frontline staff, 'urgent problems'
Your guide to the big health reforms - and whether they're working or not.
NZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekend
One Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.
Lost tramper found cold but well after night-time search in rugged Waimā Forest
Searchers found the woman in the Mountain Rd area of Whirinaki at 12.20am on Thursday.
Another 14 students unwell after raw chicken meals served at school
The lunch provider allegedly provided students with raw chicken meals - more than once.
Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Horrendous' attack: Law Society responds after courthouse fracas
Victim is believed to be a lawyer.
Family lawyer in hospital after courthouse assault
Police, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.
Te Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’
National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
Staff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the air
Staff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.
'We've had raw meat in the past': Student says uncooked chicken not isolated incident
Some students reportedly became sick after eating the uncooked meat.
Trapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractor
The man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.
Bank's ‘sincere regret’: ANZ offers $19k to 82yo scammed out of $36k
Fraudsters posing as the victim convinced ANZ staff to divulge personal customer details.
Meningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' disease
Four Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.
The New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbour
The shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.
Big cats from closed Whangārei lion park unsuitable for the wild
It's unlikely the big cats will be taken by a zoo in New Zealand, an expert believes.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
The new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'
Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.
Canned plans for roadside drug testing a blow to Northland - the region most at risk
Police will have to continue to use an "archaic" test to ping drug impaired drivers.
Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park
Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Kaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest home
GP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.
‘I know you don’t have a bad heart’: Victim forgives woman who violently robbed him
The offender became emotional as her victim offered her forgiveness.
Former political force: Social Credit Party deregisters but vows to rebrand in 2024
Between the 1960s and 1980s, the party was among the most well-known in NZ.
'Someone else put it there': Convicted meth cook successfully claims gun was planted
The man said an acquaintance had set him up after a car deal between them soured.
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
Snapchat upload of child sexual abuse exposes offender
Deemed a low risk for reoffending, the man was given nine months' home detention.
News in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgled
News briefs from around Northland
Life in the fast lane: Former Kerikeri resident rockets up the career ladder
Lauren Harrell reveals her inspiration to become an engineer on International Women's Day.
Relief as cyclone-ravaged Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe can open
Two huge slips threatened the future of the gardens and cafe after Cyclone Gabrielle
Comment: The decisions we must make as the normal we knew quickly retreats
'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is today.'