'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
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Kerikeri's Turner Centre needs ratepayer ownership to survive
Without change, the centre is likely to close in next few years - manager
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Paihia200 to mark bicentenary of missionaries’ arrival in Bay of Islands town
Festivities will include a re-enactment, festival and launch of a historical 'timewalk'.
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Three new Northland lawyers sworn in
The three have achieved their final step with their bar admission ceremony.
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
Woman arrested after man dies in alleged hit-and-run accident near Kaitāia
Arrest follows appeal for information about fatal incident on Wireless Rd on Friday night.
Northland Police believe two aggravated robberies are linked
Hikurangi Four Square robbed by a male with a weapon.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
'A pretty big comeback': Anzac Day dawn service returns to Kerikeri
Anzac Day services diminished in recent years by Covid, sale of Kerikeri RSA clubrooms.
Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Disability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in Whangārei
Out of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options
Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser
Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.
Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand
Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.
Cooked: Dads who help kids in massive meth ring get jail, home D
Police intercepted methamphetamine with a street value of over $8m.
Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
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'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer
Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.
‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absence
Popular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
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Littering in Northland on the up
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Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
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'Absolute thuggery': Victim elbowed in face during MMA hold
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Person dies in hospital after crash in Kaitaia
Police are asking the public to come forward with any information on the crash.