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![Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
![Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader
Franko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.
![Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
![Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders
The men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.
!['Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
!['Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.
![Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
![Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
![Retirement village issues highlighted in push for law reform](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Retirement village issues highlighted in push for law reform
The Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.
![Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
![Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says
Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.
![Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
![Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
![Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
![It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
![Marae-based Northland dementia clinic extended](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Marae-based Northland dementia clinic extended
The mate wareware (dementia) treatment trial was a success and has been extended.
![‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial
The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.
![Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident
![Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.
![It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum
Northland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.
![Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.