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'What a story': Waipū writer outshines national competition to win story award

Judges say Eddie Williams' story 'Lost on the River' was a "clear winner".

Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban

Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.

Great white shark fear after stingray's grisly demise

Carcass with large chunk missing and 'widely spaced' bite marks raises alarm.

Kaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakia

Paturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.

Tomarata School class of '22 gift trees to younger peers

The trees will leave a lasting impact on the environment-centred school.

Family remembers ‘lovely Libby’ as teenage killer released from jail

Theo Kriel, 14, was one of Northland’s youngest murderers when he killed Libby in 2008.

Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP

Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.

News in brief: Two Northlanders $30k richer after latest Lotto draw

The latest news bites from around the region.

HPV screening programme empowering wāhine to take charge of their health

The self-test initiative aims to reach rural areas and at-risk wāhine in Northland.

'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoi

Hīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.

David Grindle: He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice...

Take time to talk and reflect with your team on the past year.

News in brief: Brad Olsen made chief executive of Infometrics; councils fishing for feedback

News snippets from around the region.

Brian Hughes, the fabric of Fonterra in Northland, retires

Brian Hughes and wife Shirley plan to tour their way around the country in a motorhome.

The winners and losers of the residency Green List

There may be a green light for some industries, but others are feeling left behind.

'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip

Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.

Dargaville's Little-John Makoare still missing, police say

Little-John Makoare was last seen in the Dargaville area on October 27.

Rāwene Hospital still doctorless overnight as staffing issues continue

Doctors are still only onsite from 8am to 5pm daily.

Sir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka Centre

Hek's dream comes to life in the Far North.