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I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles

Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health

Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate

Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.

Four people killed in four Northland crashes named

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crashes are ongoing.

Kaitaia physiotherapist claiming more than $478k in compensation

A second Northlander is claiming wall panels are faulty and is seeking compensation.

Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returns

Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.

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After 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longer

The Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.

It's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridors

A double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.

'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football

FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.

Kerikeri student crowned joint winner of Race Unity Speech Award

Joe Howell's speech about working together to end racism earned him a top podium finish

Stuck without a doctor? Find out what to do and where to enrol

Desperately looking for a GP? Not sure what to do if you don't have one? This is for you.

Kennel cough making a dog's breakfast of Northland canine health

Northland vets say they are seeing more cases of canine cough among the region's dogs.

News snippets from Northland

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Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country

Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.

Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started

53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.

Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry

People wanting to get into the Far North's horticulture industry can enrol in a new course