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More needs to be done on road safety around schools - John Williamson
Road safety news and views from John Williamson

Public invited to see the ABs train at Kerikeri Rugby Club ground
All Blacks to prepare in Kerikeri ahead of test series against Ireland.

Improved facilities to offer better mental health support in Whangārei, Far North
Improved mental health services facilities to open in 2023 in Whangārei and Kaitaia.

Whangārei cops grab surf board and kayak for late night water rescue
The kayakers got into trouble while out fishing.

Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market
For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.

Patients might have to pay up or lose family doctor after funding shortfall
Funding increase of 3 per cent doesn't cover the cost of running a practice, GPs say.

Dead seal on Baylys Beach had cord wrapped around its flippers
Dead seal on Northland beach highlights dangers of ocean pollution

More than 150 athletes at Northland Gymnastic Championships
Northland Gymnastic Championship attract more than 150 young gymnasts

Migrant mental health: Woman stays home for more than a year afraid to ask for help
Demand for mental health support is growing within the migrant community.

'Senseless' arson attack closes MSD office
Fire damage to office may mean MSD clients will have to travel long distances to get help.

Far North election explainer the first made in all three official languages
Other firsts in 2022 include a four-seat Māori ward and STV voting system instead of FPP.

Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities
Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police

Firefighters battle blaze in Whangārei
House fire closes Whangārei road as firefighters battle blaze.

Northland to escape worst of cold blast
Northland temperatures will fall slightly as the South Island gets snow.

Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep
The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.

Flu jab vital as new strains expected this winter
Rates of influenza expected to be higher than in previous years.

' It's senseless destruction but...we're moving forward': Jewellery store after ram raid
Store owner in Kamo humbled by community support despite ram raid at his business.

Queen's Birthday Honours: 'My first thought was yay, social work's getting a mention' - Robyn Corrigan MNZM
Māori social work pioneer Robyn Corrigan has been honoured with an MNZM.

Raumanga Community Garden celebrates Matariki
Attendees dug up kumara and shared kai at Matariki celebrations.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Hugh Stringleman's five decades of agricultural journalism recognised
Hugh Stringleman gets NZ Order of Merit for services to agricultural journalism.

Queen's Service Medal for Northland conservationist Ian Wilson
Northland conservationist Ian Wilson earns QSM for his work

Queen's Birthday Honours: Noel Birchall's half a century of conservation recognised
Noel Birchall recalls witnessing transformation of the Northland Fish and Game Council.

Ken Rintoul MNZM: Lifetime of service to Northland noted
Ōkaihau businessman honoured for multitude of business, governance and community roles.

Queen's Birthday Honours:First female president of Northland Rugby in Queen's honours list
Sharon Morgan honoured for services to community, arts and rugby.

Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss

Queen's Birthday Honours: Respected Hokianga scholar champion of Māori culture
Patu Hohepa was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

New sports hub to relieve squeeze in Far North boom town
Light at the end of the tunnel for Kerikeri sports codes struggling for space, facilities.

Kamo jeweller's ram raided overnight
Police are investigating, but are yet to make any arrests.

Comment: Oh for a world devoid of recorded music
The world would be better place with no recorded music, Joe Bennett reckons