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Treats and tea with Jo Seagar for North Haven Hospice
Celebrity foodie visits Whangārei for Hospice Awareness week and a range of events.
Gaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murder
The Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.
Kamo shooting: Person took cover behind vehicle as shots fired
Shots were fired in Tikipunga at a parked vehicle behind which a person was taking cover.
Disappearance of Gaelene Bright: Murder charge after body found in forest
Police believe the body is Gaelene Bright, who was last heard from early on May 1.
Aerial cannabis operation: A third of NZ plants found in Northland
Medicinal cannabis advocates say aerial operations should stop.
Northland Latin dancers move their butts for a good cause - fighting bowel cancer
Fundraiser aims to boost physical activity and support Kiwis with bowel cancer.
Kiwis renting bachs in Northland in record numbers
Northland fourth most popular spot to rent bachs over summer
Comment: Battery price the biggest unknown in EV strategy
Large fleet of EVs will make country's emissions look a little better - Vaughan Gunson
Growing local artists: Sculpture Northland hits Whangārei Quarry
Whangārei Quarry Garden is hosting an event for plant and art lovers alike from Friday.
Witness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervised
Children had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.
NZ 'considering' sanctions on Russian billionaire oligarch
Alexsandr Abramov is worth an estimated $10b, and owns properties here.
Inmate climbs onto roof at Ngāwhā Prison; comes down 18 hours later
Prisoner climbed onto roof at 11pm on Sunday and descended voluntarily at 5pm on Monday.
9843 new Covid cases, eight virus-related deaths
Expert warns of 'flood' of Long Covid challenges looming for the health system.
Retiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages due
Dargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases
Watchdog in push to end 'super-sized' supermarket profits
Petition to end 'super-sized' supermarket profits launched by Consumer NZ
'Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at risk
Human Rights Commission inquiry finds disabled people put at risk by NZ's Omicron response
Pak'nSave owner bids farewell to Far North
Former Kaitaia Pak'nSave owner to hand over reins to new proprietor
New online travel tool to entice visitors to Northland
Air New Zealand and Northland Inc launch Trip Starter tool
Carved pou, toka finishing touches for Kawakawa roundabout
The $6m project aimed to create an attractive gateway as well as a safer intersection.
Kerikeri to get homegrown version of Antiques Roadshow
All proceeds from weekend-long collectables fair destined for Hospice Mid Northland.
Northland speed limit consultation opens
You can now have your say on proposed speed limit reductions.
From big city to small town: Coffee-meeting project a hit with Far North locals
A Kerikeri newbie has created a caffeine-fuelled project in a bid to meet new people.
'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
Mini crime spree - Kevin Page has the solution to protect his property
Kevin Page has a run-in with what he thinks is a would-be thief.
Groovy device kept a lid on milk boilovers
Its main purpose is preventing milk boiling over on the stove top
Kaitaia teen to represent NZ in Australia for polocrosse
Four Northland teens to travel to Australia for polocrosse championship
Budget 2022: Funding hopes for aged care already at 'breaking point'
Pay inequity for aged care nurses has left rest home stretched thin for staff.
7061 Covid cases today, five virus-related deaths, 415 people in hospital
There are currently 53,893 active community cases in New Zealand.
Shane Reti: Aged residential care sector under pressure
New Zealand is short of 1000 registered aged residential care nurses, Shane Reti writes.
'We're worth more than the minimum' - Allied health workers on strike
DHBs didn't honour Employment Relations Authority report, PSA union says
Whangārei surfer lands Junior Pro title in Gisborne
Young Whangārei surfer stamps his mark on Junior Pro national competition