Period poverty in Northland; young women using socks, newspaper and rags
Period poverty stops girls from attending school
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Peace of mind in troubled times, how do we get there?
If the days have no names we are lost. No days mean there are no weeks or months or years.
Northland Regional Council slashes planned rates rise
It's wiped $2.4m from its proposed next year's budget.
Walking the dog could cost $300 fine if you don't collect poop
It seems during Covid-19 walking the dog has experienced a resurgence.
One active Covid-19 case left in Northland
The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.
Rare bluntnose lizardfish caught in Northland
Rare fished hooked by angler in Houhora Harbour excites fish experts.
Swift justice: Off-duty cop chases down donation box thief
The 27-year-old suspect tried to flee the scene but didn't stand a chance.
Whangārei economy to take $197 million hit in next year
The stark news is in a hard-hitting report about pandemic's impact on the local economy.
Nearly 6500 tests carried out in Northland
No confirmed and probable Coronavirus cases in Northland for 21 days
Father pleads guilty over death of 4-week-old girl
Man pleads guilty to the manslaughter of his 4-week-old daughter in Kaitaia
Driver, 66, in fatal Northland crash not wearing seatbelt, police say
So far four Northlanders have died on the region's roads during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Go Local! Northland businesses rapt with support from regulars
Voucher initiative has seen customers support small operators.
Level 2 a lifeline for Northland businesses
Hairdressers and bars are making sure to tick every box ahead of a move to level 2.
'Haunted for life': Mum of baby girl tells of carjacking nightmare
A mum says watching her car being driven off with her baby in the backseat will haunt her.
Wanted: Photos released of driver accused of stealing car with baby in backseat
Can you help police track down the driver involved in a carjacking in Whangārei.
Man killed in crash near Kaikohe not wearing seatbelt, police say
Single-vehicle crash occurred on Mataraua Rd about 12.40am today.
Youth Week: We are speaking, are you listening?
Get involved and stay connected, #youthweeknz to go in the draw for a prize.
Online tools help farmers cope with lockdown
Digital nous enables farmers to work much smarter
Ticket scammer Lulu Pou appeals two-year jail sentence
A Whangārei woman scammed thousands of dollars by using fake Facebook accounts.
Northland 20 days without a case
The latest information regarding Northland and New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.
Northland carjacking: Man flees after stealing car with baby on back seat
Man steals car from service station forecourt with baby on backseat.
Waka ama paddler rescued from Whangārei Harbour
Waka ama paddler rescued from Whangārei harbour after waka breaks apart.
Vehicle stolen from Whangārei service station, baby in backseat
Police scour street for man after car stolen with baby in backseat
Go Local! Uncertain times for Northland businesses
The region has seen a big spike in people applying for benefits due to fallout from Covid.
Students filming life under lockdown
Northland students film life under lockdown to promote region.
US billionaire gets green light for two more golf courses
Ric Kayne has already developed Tara Iti Golf Club, rated one of the best in the world.
Northland news in brief: Japanese firm buys forest, mountain bikes return to Waitangi and roadworks resume
News snippets from across the region.
DHB expects increase in Covid-19 testing in winter
We may see a rise in the number of people 'under investigation' for Covid-19 in hospitals.
New Zealand fields first ploughed at Kerikeri 200 years ago
200 years of plough being used at Kerikeri for first time in NZ.
NZ goes two days without new Covid-19 case
The number of Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 in hospital has decreased.
Petition asks Kaipara council for $800K to complete Olympic standard skate park
The Mangawhai Activity Zone Trust needs $800,000 to complete its skate park.
Northland news in brief: Duke of Marlborough owners celebrate, driver appears in court and boatie saved
News snippets from across the region.
Seventeen Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19
The 17 Northlanders had either not been tested or they were waiting on a test result.
Whangārei a great place to park up
The brakes have gone on for some used to traveling and living where they want