Govt numbers for surgical waiting list show only part of the truth
A Northland GP claims the numbers don't reflect the true magnitude of the issue.
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Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
Lani Daniels sets sights on becoming first female to win NZ national Heavyweight title
The fierce fight will be a rematch for the female boxers who went head to head last month.
Northland hosting Breast Cancer Foundation's pink caravan Pinkie
Pinkie's here on a mission - to help educate Northlanders about breast cancer
News snippets from Northland
Two caught in stolen car; and winter energy payments begin.
Two arrests after dangerous drive in stolen car
Two people arrested after a car was stolen and driven dangerously through Whangārei.
Pouto Rd in Northland gets first stage of sealing project
First stage of Pouto Rd sealing project in Northland completed
Extraordinary meeting over stopping Whangārei council's $41m going to Three Waters entity
Whangārei District Councillor asks what will happen to $41 million under Three Waters.
New playground takes shape at Kerikeri Domain
New playground to include flying fox, swings, slides, tunnels, climbing wall and towers.
Country rock stars descend on Bay as live music returns
Organiser says Northlanders are hungry for live music after two years of Covid disruption.
Public urged to get behind Chopper Appeal Month and rescue chopper service
Last year Northland's rescue helicopter service attended a record number of missions.
Web series showcasing Northland artists kicks off
A Whangarei arts advocate has launched a web series interviewing creative people.
'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic births
Monique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.
Freshwater farm plan regulations: A tsunami or a surfable wave of change?
Most landowners will be affected by new plan requirements.
Whangārei to Heathrow: Northlanders finally pack their bags for big OE
Whangārei travel agent recommends planning well ahead because of limited flight capacity.
News snippets from Northland
Playground for Women's Refuge; and 222 new Covid cases.
Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
Northland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters
Warning for parents as child approached by man after school
Northland primary schoolgirl 'freaked out' after strange man tried to pick her up.
Kerikeri Business Association back after Covid recess
Better CCTV and a street party the first priorities for reborn association.
Comment: RBNZ role in inflation mess warrants reform
Government spending not main cause of high inflation - Vaughan Gunson
Save your chip packets and reduce 80 years of landfill decomposition, and also help someone with a warm night's sleep
Each survival sheet uses 44 chip packets, equivalent to 3520 recycling years.
Ruakākā community leader says no to new airport at One Tree Point West
The council is looking to shift the district's airport from Onerahi
'They're only kids': Thieves target GAS Parua Bay six times
A group of teenagers are behind the sixth burglary of a Whangārei Heads service station.
Lifesaving causes given $20k boost by Mangakahia Lions Club
Two "worthwhile" lifesaving causes have been given a generous boost by local Lions club.
'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.
Russo-Ukrainian War: The battle between light and darkness, and how Northland can help
A Northland man, originally from Belarus, share ideas how to support Ukraine.
Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'
Making popular bike trail more difficult could reduce user numbers, spending, Nash says.
Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors
Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade is fundraising for a medical response vehicle.
Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland
May is Pink Ribbon Breakfast Month in Northland and nationally
Whangārei Museum display showcases practical and decorative casings
Māori pumice container part of External Focus exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.