Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
A Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
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Photos: Whānau take up the paddle at waka ama Matariki day
For many attendees, the day marked their maiden voyage.
Northland Lotto player takes home $500K; second winning ticket sold in Parua Bay
Saturday night was a good night for Northland Lotto players as the big bucks were won.
Waka Ama Whānau Day at Parua Bay, Whangārei Heads
Attendees got a taste of waka ama on Saturday, in celebration of Matariki
News in brief: Nurse wins Matariki art comp; tooth brush programme boosted
The latest news bites from around the region.
Our Treasures: From rocks and clam shells to electric gadgets - the evolution of the razor
In Julius Caesar’s time, the hair from a boy's first shave was offered to the Gods.
We need to do better for young people
So what motivates rangatahi to participate in active recreation and sport?
Comment: Powered by self-love
Opinion: If it’s positive change we are after, we must begin and end with love.
Tamaiti Williams' whānau in Northland pumped up for his All Blacks debut
Tamaiti Williams reacts to being named in the All Blacks squad.
Joe Bennett: In this world fast runners do not always win the races, and the brave do not always win the battles
OPINION: Atheist Joe Bennett says humans are a species just like ants.
‘It can happen to anyone’: How a Whangārei man went from a home to a tent
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai shares how his life was flipped upside down.
'It's getting ridiculous': New pothole campaign launched as sightings soar
National's latest pothole campaign aims to highlight major problem for Northlanders.
Sowing the seeds of knowledge at Kiwi North's Matariki event
Tamariki enjoyed some Matariki-themed activities on Friday.
White Cross saga a symptom of healthcare crisis, poverty advocate says
Many parents were shocked about the $49 fee for a medical visit for kids under 14.
Police say woman killed in early morning Whangārei crash not wearing a seatbelt
A crane was needed to haul the woman's vehicle out of the creek where it landed.
24 dead on North's roads - but are we too desensitised to stop the number rising?
Road safety experts explore the reasons behind why we may be desensitised to road deaths.
Woman dies in Whangārei after car goes through fence into creek
Emergency teams found the woman already deceased at the crash scene.
Separate tickets for Hundertwasser rooftop garden and art gallery introduced
From academic to director - Joost de Bruin is grateful for his Hundertwasser role.
Visits to under-14s free again at White Cross Whangārei
White Cross fees went up to $49 last week, but Te Whatu Ora has offered $600,000 in aid.
Truck catches fire; State Highway reopens
A truck fire has closed part of the main highway.
Are our councils doing enough roadside drainage work?
OPINION: It is well known that water is the enemy of asphalt in causing damage.
'I thought they were going to pour petrol on me and burn me': Pensioner attacked at home
The 69yo believed the attack was targeted - although he says the motive is "misguided".
Why are we less tolerant in the workplace – and how do we fix it?
Studies show that, like rudeness, kindness is contagious.
News in brief from Northland: More than $500k in Kaipara Mayoral Relief Fund given out
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tiny homes business owner Warren Sinclair denies tax evasion
Businessman Warren Sinclair is facing 68 charges of unpaid money to Inland Revenue.
Opinion: What is at the root of family violence?
As Einstein said, to fix it, we must first understand it.
'You immediately light up' Story the miniature horse brings joy to Whangārei
A trot around Hatea Loop with Story the miniature horse brightened the day for all.
Northland news in brief: Send your citrus to the South Island; Sallies Winter Appeal on
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Te Rerenga’s economic pathway to wellbeing
Opinion: Vibrant Māori export sector vital for Tai Tokerau.
Whangārei Hospital emergency department needs more friends
More volunteers are needed to help put people at ease in the emergency department.
Youth homelessness will have 'got worse, not better' - researcher
A petition of nearly 8000 signatures calls for an end to youth homelessness.
'Horrific' kidnapping ordeal: Man appears in court
A man handed himself in to police overnight.
Lifetime consequences: Counting the cost of wandering stock on Northland roads and highways
Taxpayers are forking out millions in ACC claims due to accidents involving roaming stock.