Latest from Northland

'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.

Doctor hopes to use her fellowship to address disparities faced by Māori and Pasifika women

A Whangārei surgeon is looking to close the breast cancer gap with a financial boost.

Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures

The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.

'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.

Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers

'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'

Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts

'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'

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.