Aged care on downward spiral: private finance a safety net for the future
Northlanders currently pay up to $64k a year for their aged care.
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Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
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Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei
Waikato pip Northland in close encounter at Semenoff Stadium.
The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.
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Most incredible experience ever: Far North horsewoman finishes 11th in 'world's toughest horse race'
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Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
Whangārei gymnasts fly in leaps and bounds to bring home gold
The gym kids travelled from the top of the country to the bottom to compete.
More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections
Northland's cold snap set to continue into weekend
Northland recorded coldest night of the year this week.
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack
Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.
What to do with your junk in Northland? How to recycle household waste
What to do when the op shop says no to your unwanted items.
Residents propose walking tracks for contentious land
Nearby residents have submitted their proposal to the council for the Gomez Rd land.
Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up this weekend to help keep city tidy
It's celebrating its fifth year and has collected a whopping 33 tonnes of waste so far.
Breastfeeding advocate, midwife remembered with special artwork
Community midwife Mary McEwen delivered 950 babies in her career.
Three Waters will erode on accountability - Northland farming leader
Farming leader warns of loss of Northlanders' democratic rights
Northland activist gets leave to appeal to the Supreme Court
The case against greenhouse gas emissions is going to NZ's highest court.
Bumper crowd expected at Northland Taniwha's first home game
Northland name strong team for first home game in Whangārei tomorrow.
Whangārei Airport future decided this month
Whangārei District Council will soon decide the future of the airport at Onerahi.
Technology breathes life into rural dead zones
Struggle for connection remains difficult in many parts of Northland
Longest-surviving line dance club north of Auckland bids farewell
A bittersweet look at the Far North Foot Fiddlers' nearly-three-decade-long journey.
New training scheme getting Northland jobseekers into work
Employment came easily after the collaborative training programme.
New Zealand food culture: 'We are still trying to find out what Kiwi flavours are'
Advocate asks Northland's famous chefs for their take on "classic Kiwi food culture".
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Three strikes repeal not prompting much comment in Northland
Otangarei Trust CEO Martin Kaipo said there was a place for harsher sentences.
Missing Northlanders: Hokianga woman found dead, Kaitāia teen found safe
The police update about two missing Northlanders is a mixture of heartbreak and relief.