Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.
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Northland whale rescue efforts ramp up after one dies
Heavy machinery has been brought in to help dig a trench to get water under the whales.
Focus: The toll that road deaths take on first responders
The toll that road deaths take on first responders. Video / NZ Herald
Letters: Te Hiku Sports Hub a worthy and mammoth project
Two Kaitaia doctors firmly support the build of the Te Hiku Sports Hub.
Opinion: Maxim Institute's Kieran Madden questions intergenerational vs individual
Comment: Our view of human nature makes a big difference on which policies we support.
Letters: Maxim Institute produce pompous column
A reader continues to become more disillusioned by the Maxim Institute.
Northland wins two Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards
The Far North did well at the 2018 Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards.
Wāhi Tapu status for Ōhaeawai battlefield
Te Pakanga o Ōhaeawai has been added to the New Zealand Heritage List
Kaitaia 'proper lady' leaves lasting legacy for St John
A stalwart support of St John has bequeathed a lasting gift to the charity.
Māori leader picked for Global Women in Management workshop
Māori leader Karleen Everitt was chosen to attend the Global Women in Management programme
Appeal launched for Ahipara's St Clements Anglican Church
Ahipara's St Clement's Maori Anglican Church have launched an appeal to make repairs.
RWNZ: Rural communities could miss out on counselling
Rural Women New Zealand welcomed the government's decision to spend more on mental health.
Call to shut public out of all kauri forests
Forest and Bird has shut its own reserves to dramatise a need to close all kauri forests.
Lawn Bowls: Local players thrive on Sunshine Coast
The Far North has represented the Te Tai Tokerau at the 2018 Sunshine Coast Carnival.
Closures and childcare during strike is up to school boards
Some schools will be forced to close for the day during the strike.
Primary school teachers vote for full day strike
Teachers have voted to walk off the job in a fortnight's time.
Letters: We were warned about global warming
Booming human populations are pushing the planet beyond its capabilities, says reader.
Awanui River woes set to clear
The "shameful state of pollution" in the Awanui River will be addressed by NRC.
Drug gives new hope for Hep C patients in Northland
A new drug has had "miraculous" results in curing Hep C in Northland.
Te Hiku iwi-police partnership sets benchmark
A partnership between Te Hiku iwi and police impressed the Minister of Social Development.
Editorial: Immigration NZ ruling wrong and dumb
The decision to send Juliet Garcia and her partner home is deplorable, says Peter Jackson.
Kaitaia teenager tops the class at Blue Light
Kaitaia teenager Cameron Foster excelled at the Blue Light leadership course at Wairakei.
NRC gains funding for new assault on wild ginger
Government funding has been approved to tackle wild ginger infestations in Northland.
No respite for migrant caregiver
'Diligent, reliable, caring, honest, and well-liked' but no chance of residence in NZ.
Feedback sought on manuka honey rules for NZ
Mānuka honey producers are being urged to have their say on new regulations.
Uncovering the story of Fortress Northland
A heritage inventory of Northland's World War II military places has been completed.
Editorial: Our kiwi, our dogs and a need for honesty
BOI: The vast majority of dog owners are lovely people. Let's keep this in perspective.
Seeka's $18m investment a confidence boost for region
An $18m investment in fruit packing in Kerikeri is a huge confidence boost
Age Concern: Stolen cheques are abuse of elders
Age Concern wants people to be cautious before handing money to family members.
Hokianga tourism venture a 'total nightmare' for community
Locals fear a tourism venture proposed for the Hokianga will be a "total nightmare".
Rubbish on 90 Mile Beach disgusts residents
A local man estimates 85 tonnes of rubbish are on 90 Mile Beach.
Letters: Evidence suggests Ngapuhi chiefs wanted protection
Bruce Moon never seeks to demean Maori culture, he corrects misinformation, says a reader.
Protest challenges Ngāpuhi leadership
A peaceful protest has taken place in Kaikohe challenging Ngapuhi leadership.
New Taipa Bridge lane to open for summer
One lane of the new Taipa Bridge on State Highway 10 will open in time for summer.