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Letters: Decision to deport Switzer aged carer disappointing

Our community can't afford to lose skilled and committed health care workers, says reader.

Federated Farmers: Help offered for drought-hit Aussie farmers

Federated Farmers is looking for ways to help drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales.

Private cancer clinic for Whangārei

Northland's first private cancer treatment clinic was opened in Whangārei on Friday.

Editorial: Drifting from the truth

These are perilous times for freedom of speech, says Peter Jackson. And we need to beware.

Kaitaia police: Turn yourself in before we come knocking

Police in Kaitaia are warning criminals on the run to just turn themselves in.

Tell your doctor everything, urges patient

Full disclosure to doctor save Cooper's Beach man's life.

Telehealth comes into its own at Bay of Islands Hospital

A new Telehealth link has been used for the first time at Bay of Islands Hospital.

Letters: Dogs can be kiwi killers

We need to secure dogs better to protect kiwis, says a reader.

Operation Christmas Child's Box launches in Kaitaia

Operation Christmas Child's Box will be launched in Kaitaia for disadvantaged children.

Kaitaia Women's Refuge: Victims' Protection Bill 'a game-changer'

Kaitaia Women's Refuge is welcoming the Domestic Violence — Victims' Protection Bill.

Editorial: Double standards regarding Māori land are shameful

Comment: People seem to think Māori land should be accessible, even if it's destroyed.

History made at Russell's Christ Church with first gay priest

A Far North man has made history as the first gay man to be ordained an Anglican priest.

MP: Foreign drivers 'not the big problem'

The big problem in terms of road safety is not foreign drivers, it's NZers, says MP.

Bolter's freedom shortlived

A Kaitaia man smashed a reinforced window to escape from the Kaitaia District Court.

Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack

A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.

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.