Tooth decay doesn't stop Far North call for fluoridation delay
Far North District Council has asked for an extra one to two years for the health order.
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Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland
A sign of greater things: Funding boost to improve lives of deaf youngsters
$2.8m to help deliver NZ Sign Language to deaf young Northlanders and their families
Photos: Waipapakauri Bombers claim TRL title in thrilling Grand Final
Stunning second-half Ōtāngarei Knights comeback levelled the scores at 24-24 at fulltime.
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says voting in local body elections important for everybody
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai urges people to get out and vote.
Lack of possession and mistakes prove costly for Northland
Disappointment at the Taniwha's close loss to Waikato in front of their home fans.
New concert grand piano hits all the right keys for Whangārei theatre
New Steinway gets tuned up at Whangārei's Forum North.
Aged care on downward spiral: private finance a safety net for the future
Northlanders currently pay up to $64k a year for their aged care.
Bay of Islands arts festival to showcase talented artists
Delayed by the pandemic, the popular Upsurge Bay of Islands Arts festival is back.
Pothole predicament: Concerns over lack of recording of Northland's pothole-peppered state highways
Concerns have been raised about the monitoring of potholes on Northland's state highways.
Parked car goes up in flames, destroys brand new vehicle next to it
Don't leave children, pets - or electronics, unattended in cars.
Photos: Trade Fair showcases Northland's top student businesses
For the second year in a row top place went to a girls' surf school run by Sky Gundry, 18.
Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei
Waikato pip Northland in close encounter at Semenoff Stadium.
The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.
Northland top performer in winter property market as buyers return
Northland's property market has bucked the winter blues experienced elsewhere.
Access to ancestral land essential to cultural identity: Māori Land Court judge
Judge says Far North case highlights land as an important ancestral treasure for Māori.
Kangaroo claw brings harsh reality of present from Australia for Joe Bennett
Backscratcher gift leaves columnist Joe Bennett thinking
'I've found my people': Musician John Oszajca tells how Northland town inspired new album
Musician reveals highs and lows of 30-year career.
Listen to your body, form healthy habits - and gain more than a decade of life
Carolyn Hansen says when it comes to health, proper exercise is a no-brainer.
Most incredible experience ever: Far North horsewoman finishes 11th in 'world's toughest horse race'
The Mongol Derby was very punishing: 'You just cross your fingers and hope not to die.'
Comment: Ableist slurs making a slow exit from pop culture
Jonny Wilkinson sheds light on how the language of pop icons affects disabled communities
Our Treasures: Geckos galore - come and see them at Kiwi North
Our gecko species are at risk in the wild.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
'Holy moly': 15yo Whangārei harp player stuns crowd of 6000 in Auckland
Sascha Peck says she wasn't "too nervous" when she took to the biggest stage of her life.
Whangārei gymnasts fly in leaps and bounds to bring home gold
The gym kids travelled from the top of the country to the bottom to compete.
Banned weapon, drugs, cash seized from speeding driver
The arrest was part of Operation Cobalt, a police crackdown on gangs and drug dealing.
More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections
Northland's cold snap set to continue into weekend
Northland recorded coldest night of the year this week.
Happy as a pig in ... surf: Beach-hopping hog stuns locals
The owner of the pig said she had gone walkabout and had decided on a swim at the beach.
Live: 4126 Covid cases today, 13 virus-related deaths
Promising signs as wastewater results show Covid declining for the third week running.
Teen harpist Sascha Peck performs in front of crowd of 6000
Teen harpist Sascha Peck from Whangārei performed for a crowd of 6000 people at a University of Auckland graduation ceremony. Video / University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau