Children refuse to eat school lunches, despite push from government
They're making lunches too complicated says one Far North school mum
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Comment: Nuanced approach from managers can help tackle quiet quitting
For many employees, work is no longer a central focus
Hapū doing own investigation on dead pipi
Hapū has own theory on how thousands of pipi died in Pataua.
Exclusive: Women's trip north - the 'sex workers' who weren't; Govt blunder sent region into lockdown
Covid-positive women had valid business, were not prostitutes or linked to gangs - police.
National's Mark Mitchell: Youth offenders need consequences
National's police spokesman was in Whangārei to talk crime with business leaders.
Opinion: Five reasons for generally supporting the co-governance process
Co-governance in the health sector will surely help improve health outcomes for Māori.
Far North mayoral candidates speak out at Kaikohe meeting
Local decision-making, Three Waters reforms and lack of transparency among the hot topics.
Poor Knights Crossing paddlers power through tough conditions
The rescue boat was kept busy as competitors traversed the 30km stretch of open ocean.
2035 new Covid cases, 273 people in hospital and 12 deaths
Health officials also reported 12 Covid-related deaths, including one person in their 20s.
Man found dead in waterfall named by devastated family
The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.
Student-built Aquabots to do battle in Northland pool
Aquabots built by Northland students to do battle at aquatic centre.
Three Waters Better Off funding: $16m potentially for Kaipara community hubs
Kaipara Mayor says the funding doesn't stop the council speaking out about Three Waters.
Not all doom and gloom: Northland building companies positive about future despite challenges
Northland's building industry continues to struggle with issues but is mainly optimistic.
Robert Webb gets four new birds... stuffed
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre receives new birds for its taxidermy collection.
Grim funeral costs forcing families to forgo farewells
In loving memory of... Funeral industry experts say more people are choosing cremations.
Local catering legend serves up kai course at Far North REAP
Far North REAP's fastest-filling adult education course to begin a new session next week
Northland news in brief: Man charged with arson pleads insanity
The latest news bites from around the region.
Live: Heavy rain lashes Auckland, Northland - cold blast sweeps NZ
Temperatures will drop with snow on alpine passes and heavy rain in the upper North.
More rain hinders efforts to build slip bypass for isolated Panguru
Road access to Panguru has been limited since July and almost completely cut since August.
Carruth House closing due to declining student numbers
Whangarei Boys' High School boarding hostel opened in 1927.
Watch: Man's rage-fuelled rampage at Northland McDonald's
Police are searching for a man who went on a rampage at a drive-thru in Whangārei.
Kaitaia sets new NZ winter weather record
Figures confirm what we all suspected: 2022's winter was the warmest & wettest on record.
Comment: Lengthy wait lists for specialist care, surgery
Dr Shane Reti says thousands waiting 12 months-plus for specialist assessment or surgery
New school cricket programme breaking boundaries
The programme launched in Northland is all about fun and participation for youngsters.
Community fund grows food resilience in vulnerable region
Recent adverse weather events and disrupted roads have highlighted Northland's weak spots.
Northland Taniwha end long drought with a win over big brothers
Three scintillating tries and a Herculean defensive effort enough for Northland.
Couple stopped to fill waterbottle reportedly found dead man in waterfall
Police are appealing for any information after a man was found dead on SH1 yesterday.
Covid-19: 1709 new community cases, 11 further virus related deaths
Cases, deaths and hospitalisations continue to fall.
Win sends home fans into a frenzy at Semenoff Stadium
Scenes of joy as Northland beat Auckland for the first time at home.
Body on road closes Northland highway
"Enquiries are being made into the circumstances of the death," police say.
'Miracle' no one killed in crash which struck tangi convoy
Fire crews thought 'carnage' when turning up at SH10 crash scene.
Ace kicker Hawkins out for three games after red card
Northland have prepared well for crucial match against Auckland in Whangārei
TV's Ted Lasso gives lessons on kindness that are sometimes misunderstood - Vaughan Gunson
Columnist Vaughan Gunson examines kindness through Ted Lasso TV series
Northland news in brief: Boat ramp work and more
The latest news bites from around the region.