Parents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.
Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.
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Stolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robbery
Police have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.
New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday
Students at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.
Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at Pouto
New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting
Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost
Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.
Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.
Year 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknown
An investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry
The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated
One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal
Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest solo
Ethan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Awakino Precinct in Dargaville approved to allow 384 new houses
The Awakino Precinct will allow up to 384 new homes on a 39ha rural block.
Steady roll growth sees Portland School placed under enrolment scheme
The school says it's the only way to manage roll growth which grew 140 per cent since 2022
Pepper sprayed: IPCA finds Northland officer's actions to capture offender justified
Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force during public disorder.
Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.
News briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warm
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North community
His secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.
'Northland is a beautiful place and we expect it to grow': Region one of north's fastest-growing
The latest Census data shows Northland is growing.
New facilities welcomed by community and leaders
Kaitāia Town Square and Te Hiku Sports Hub open for community enjoyment.
Store owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two years
Eliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.
Hūhana Lyndon: Te Tiriti should be something that bonds us
Opinion: Undermining tangata whenua rights rupture the social fabric of Aotearoa.
More socialisation between students and less distraction in class after phone ban, principals say
Schools had to ban phones in class from the start of this term - so how's it going?
A salute to our nannies, mums and aunties
Celebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.
News briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion planned
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia celebrating opening of new sports hub and town square
The big day will kick off at 5.30am when the town square officially opens.