'Every possible solution' required to stop shameful dumping problem
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Principal apologises to family of eight-year-old threatened by classmate with knife
The boy's parents are frustrated they had to involve police and the Board of Trustees.
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Warkworth is a top spot for a pit-stop on a classic Kiwi road trip.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
Kawerau records first Delta case
The case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.
Seeing red: Businesses confused by new rules
Northland hairdresser expects to lose up to 10 per cent of unvaccinated customers.
Whangārei nurse Coral Waipo has received share of $20,000 scholarship
Whangārei nurse gets $20,000 scholarships for study to improve Māori healthcare outcomes
Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre
No ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre
Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen
Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.
Two Covid-19 cases in Northland the last 24 hours, new locations of interest identified
Three unlinked Covid-19 cases in Ruakaka have popped up in the past week.
Onerahi P lab busted and $15k of cash seized in Whangārei police operation
Three addresses in Onerahi, Raumanga, and the Avenues were searched on Wednesday.
Ethnic communities willing to help police tackle hate crime
Whangārei ethnic community members discuss the fear of rising hate crime with the police
Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs
Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.
Live: Covid cases continue to spread; Countdown vaccine mandate for staff
Yesterday's cases were spread across five regions with Auckland recording the most.
'It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 times
Northland cop the first Crown witness to testify in murder trial.
Ōtangarei faces testing time ahead after positive Covid case, local leader says
A local leader says the community is bracing for a potential cluster from the case.
Cheap as chips: NZ's best-value takeaways revealed
Consumer has revealed the best place in NZ to buy chips. Northlanders, you're in luck.
'To lose just one person will be a huge loss': Fire brigades could be short of crew
A fire chief fears the mandate will extinguish lifelong commitments to the service.
Two new Northland Taniwha players in Super Rugby Pacific campaign
Seven Taniwha players to play for New Zealand Super Rugby franchises.
'Bitterly disappointing': Taniwha coach reflects on season
Northland rugby finish last in a disappointing end to the NPC campaign
Hundreds of jobs lost: Marsden Pt confirms move to import-only terminal
Move confirmed - Marsden Pt Oil Refinery to be fuel import only terminal
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
Groundswell NZ's 'Mother of all Protests' takes steps to avoid being hijacked by anti-vaxxers
Groundswell organisers say they want to distance the rural protest from anti-vaxxers.
Tractors, 4WDs, utes descend on Auckland city, town centres in Groundswell protest
'Let everybody know we are here and we are not happy with what's going on in this country'
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
Pressure mounts on Govt over its Covid response for Māori
The current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.
'Where is simple humanity?': Teen attacked and racially abused
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a racially motivated crime in Whangārei.
After six weeks, police still unsure if women who prompted Northland lockdown will be charged
It's been six weeks since the pair were blamed for a snap lockdown in Northland.
'May as well send up body bags' - Northern iwi leaders on Auckland border call
As of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated.
NZ not on course for dramatic spike in cases over summer - Bloomfield
The govt. are expecting cases to pop up around NZ - but not at catastrophic levels.
Kāinga Ora tenant threatens to slit elderly neighbour's throat
Despite 'horrendous' behaviour, Kāinga Ora has not evicted any tenants for three years.
Jabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks out
Nurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.