'People need to be more open minded': Deaf Northlander's challenge for NZ Sign Language Week
Deaf Northland Alana Best believes people are too timid to try sign language.
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Whangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by family
The body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.
Northland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babies
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Joe Bennett: Possums are eating my apples
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Systems not people cop blame for severe weather responses
Northland’s community preparedness has been highlighted in an inquiry report.
'Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermen
Operation continues on Friday to find men, who recently moved to New Zealand from India.
Northland mental health nurse takes on 10 hour ocean swim to help charity
Kristy Fisher says the 22km swim is a step out of her comfort zone.
Car crashes into a tree, one dead in Whangārei overnight
Emergency services responded around 12.45am.
Say cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophy
Belle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.
Barrier Air spreads wings to Bay of Islands to shake-up national carrier
The competition comes as domestic airfares found to be the least competitive market in NZ.
News in brief: Stroppy Tarts put art on display; review into disability support system
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Learn the NZSL Alphabet
Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the NZSL alphabet. Video / Michael Cunningham
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Teens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away
"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."
Tikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victim
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Far North teen puts Kaitāia on the map - the Minecraft map
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Search continues for fishermen missing in Whangārei Heads
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Former Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls held
Former councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.
Mother to a well-known hockey player and mother to an Olympian, Mary Miller has died
Mary Miller was well known in both Northland tennis and hockey circles
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More than a decade on there's finally some action on empty government promises.
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News in brief: Russell hotel named top 20 in NZ; celebrate NZ music month
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