Shortage of staff main issue for Northland's health sector
Staffing issues are preventing access to quality healthcare for Northlanders.
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NZ's biggest solar power farm planned for Kaitaia
'Solar farm' will pump out 20 times more power than NZ's current biggest solar plant.
No joy for Kensington men, Hikurangi women at Inter Club Sevens
The Kensington men and Hikurangi women fell short at last weekend's tournament.
Huge turnout of Northlanders having their say in Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan
Whangārei District Council delighted with huge number of Northlanders having their say.
Whangārei rest home honours fallen ahead of Anzac Day
Kamo's Bupa Merrivale Care Home shows Anzac Day support
Kerikeri exhibition looks at Northland's 'secret war'
Northland's 'secret war' subject of display at Kerikeri's Stone Store
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash applauds the vision of Northland businesses and organisations
The Minister visited six locations in Northland suggested by Whangārei MP Emily Henderson
News snippets from Northland: Fatal car crash, two Lotto winners
News in brief from Northland.
Emergency services at fatal crash in Ruakākā, motorcyclist dies in Havelock North
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash in Ruakākā.
Resourcing key in improving health of Northlanders
Major reforms to the health system are set to benefit Te Tai Tokerau.
Anzac Day in Northland sees people back to memorials
Women in Service is the theme of Anzac Day this year
News snippets from Northland
Secondary School Kī o Rahi Nationals on at Waitangi; and Youth Theatre at play.
Young people want to talk but are we listening?
Anahera Pickering shares insights on how Northland's youth of today want to be treated.
Family are finally complete, two years after they returned from the Philippines
Two years after having to leave pet dog behind, Northland family reunited
Plan to protect Bay of Islands marine mammals open for submissions
Submissions are open on a controversial plan for a Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary.
Hapū buys 'alienated' parcel of land
A local hapū from Pātaua South have successfully purchased 57ha of contentious land.
Whangārei's Tahere now home to 10 new kiwi
10 new kiwi released at Whangārei's Tahere
$20m-plus in rates arrears on Māori land to be wiped
Millions of dollars in rates arrears are set to be wiped under new legislation.
ACC spent $196m in Northland on accident recovery in 2020
ACC had 79,971 new claims in Northland last year.
Hard decision for judges choosing Shakespeare winners
Twenty-two Northland students off to Wellington after Shakespeare performances impress.
New roof for Riverbank Centre
Creative scaffolding required for iconic Riverbank theatre's odd-shaped roof.
'Record numbers' of domestic tourists flock to Northland
Domestic visitors to Northland have been praised for supporting the region.
Cancer-hit Paihia couple's kindness returned
Robyn Schrafft's best advice is to get out and do what you want so it's not too late.
'Call to arms' over cancer medicines rule
Reti sets his sights on the offending sentence in Pharmac medicine-administering rules.
Jobs, jobs, jobs...but where are the workers?
Northland companies are stretched in the hunt for suitable candidates to fill vacant jobs.
Pedestrian dies on SH12 near Kaihu
The 22-year-old was hit on a dark highway, with little room for pedestrians.
School holiday programmes for kids
Here's a list of activities for your young ones these holidays.
First sports exchange start of annual event
First sports day a resounding success despite out-of-towners taking home cup.
Northland faces more cuts in highway speed limits
Northlanders' views wanted about the right speed for each part of the highway network.
Fourth motorcyclist killed in less than two weeks
Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.