A beast of a business: Vets will disappear if status quo continues
Northland vets urge the public to lead with kindness as their profession struggles.
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Five reasons that muscle matters … a lot
The question remains. Why, when less calories are going in is weight not coming off?
Singer toy sewing machine a stitch in time
How a toy sewing machine was designed to shape the future of women.
First SH1 was closed by slips. Could SH10 be next?
Bridge on SH10 near Puketona was closed to overweight vehicles in March due to cracking.
Brent Eastwood on what life would be like without play
Reduce barriers to play to increase community well being - Brent Eastwood
SH1 Mangamuka closure piles costs on to Kaitaia businesses
Some businesses report turnover falling by up to 40 per cent as the gorge remains shut.
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Ex-army major aims to raise $1m by walking length of NZ
Determined 68-year-old hoping to raise whopping sum for Doctors Without Borders.
Four season in one day at Whangārei Primary School Sports Association's cross country champs
Whangārei Primary School cross country champs saw all kinds of weather at Barge Park
Northland bowls season officially starts this weekend after awards presented
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from the Northland bowls scene.
Northland-based Pakistani appeals for help as flooding batters home nation
Whangārei mum pleads for monetary help for flood-ravaged Pakistanis.
Kaipara councillor made to apologise for code of conduct breach
A Kaipara District Councillor's claims sound had been tampered with were inaccurate.
John Williamson: School bus safety still needs an urgent fix
We need to continue to push for better safety around our school buses, says Williamson.
News snippets from Northland
Utes damaged in SH1 crash; and Poor Knights Crossing on again.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
Bay News: Walking weekend, music and Upsurge Festival
A weekly catch-up on news from the Bay of Islands.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes
'It's a new beginning for us': First tenants move in on Puriri Park Rd
New State housing tenant in Whangārei calls for dialogue to alleviate concerns.
Emily Henderson: Northland has become a priority for public housing
Change can't happen overnight, but work is being done to make a difference with housing.
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
Where and when to meet Northland local body election candidates.
Briefs: Ōpua development petition, Tutukākā fatal update, Mander Park pop-up market
The latest news bites from around the region.
Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
Northland to get first high-tech PET-CT when a new radiology clinic opens next year
Full steam ahead for ferry project as second engine arrives in NZ
'As far as we know there are only five of these left in the world. We've got two of them.'
Couple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms charges
They said they were going straight home. Instead they drove to Kaikohe to sell P.
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
Russell fishing rāhui already showing results, marae chair says
Locals say fish and bird numbers have soared since the breeding-season fishing ban began.
Far North man's foresight and initiative shine during storm
One man's proactive support of emergency health services "a relief" during recent flood.
Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts
Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.
Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy
Northland Taniwha turn defence into attack in their win over Southland.
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
Soggy weather good for Bay of Islands Beast mud run
Conditions were soggy underfoot, but the sun was out for the 7km run/walk.