'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning support
The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.
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Earth completed another circuit, and it was time for Kevin Page to get new glasses
Opinion: Kevin Page on his deteriorating eyesight
Customers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rival
Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
News in brief: Whistleblowing on rise, police investigating two unsafe drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.
After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants
Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.
Northland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekend
This weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?
News in brief: Free first phone boxes, Electricity authority given three months to investigate power cut
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett reflects on his time in Crete
Opinion: Joe Bennett spends some time in Crete.
Don’t worry be happy, if you can - Carolyn Hansen
OPINION: Increasing tensions, negative feelings and emotions are rising around the world.
Matariki at Planetarium North - Our Treasures
Opinion: Our visit to Planetarium North was an absolutely stellar experience.
'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts
Friday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.
Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis
A few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.
John Williamson: Making a visible difference to road safety
OPINION: A study shows older drivers recognise cyclists less often than younger ones.
Northland news in brief: Climate factors blamed for ‘zombie’ fish; investigation into arrest
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surfer
Stephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.
IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall
Investigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.
Bridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeks
Whangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.
News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits
News snippets from the Far North
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
News in brief: Paddy's Paddock, register your pet
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
Businesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cut
Northland businesses want compensation.
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
Garden bird survey: How you can take part
Pull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.
Top Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competition
Jayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Strengthening our community through resilience
OPINION: Your best source of information ... will always be Northland Civil Defence.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.