Bad debt: Massive hospital bill wiped after visa overstayed
The elderly patient had no income to pay the whopping bill.
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Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Has the (fan) worm turned?
A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 1013
Fire investigators at Whangarei's Old Town Hall
A special fire appliance from Auckland equipped with an aerial basket used for clock tower
Cornwallis sea rescue: Family thank French firefighter; children still scarred
Greg Dixon was chuffed to be able to thank the French firefighter for her actions.
Ambulance and van crash at busy Whangārei intersection
Ambulance and van crash at busy Whangārei intersection
Race for mayor sparked by misery-making C-bomb
The inside story of the inquiry into one councillor's claim of "corruption".
Whangārei's historic Old Town Hall burns
Iconic 107-year-old 'Old Town Hall' severely damaged.
Police censured for tasering boy, 15, after stolen tractor chase
Teen, 15, on stolen tractor was Tasered after leading police on pursuit.
Body found in creek in Kaitaia
Police were called around 1pm today to a report of a body in a creek.
Council investigates issues raised in 5G petition
Mangawhai residents sign petition to stop 5G, citing potential serious health risks.
Theft from charity earns prison sentence
Judge rejects claims offending was motivated by tikanga Māori and caring for others.
Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
Woman repeatedly kicked and punched for more than 20 hours
Violent Northlander is jailed for more than seven years for vicious assault.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
Police set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders Squad
Armed police called out in Northland.
Logger takes axe to Shane Jones over awards night conduct
Logger lashes Shane Jones after awards' night electioneering - 'Bring it on Mr Jones'.
Ministry dissolves Kamo High board of trustees
Ministry appoints commissioner to Kamo High School after board resigns.
A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health
A shortage of GPs in Northland is sending patients to already pressured public health
Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price
Feasibility study identified concerns before loan approval by Northland Regional Council.
Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.
New residents wax lyrical about the beauty of Northland
Newcomers to Northland talk about what the region offers.
Shane Jones: I got you cash, now show me the votes
Forestry minister Shane Jones says: 'This is reciprocity. If you want it, back it.'
Commissioner to be appointed at Kamo High
Conflict with principal leads to Kamo High School board's resignation.
Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.
Cliff drama couple humbled, grateful to rescuers
Geoff and Narelle Beveridge say the experience has given them lifelong friends in Russell.
Comment: More to life than roads and rates
Put social, economic and environmental benefits first, says housing advocate Tim Howard.
Oral submissions on Puriri Park Rd housing plan completed
Independent commissioners to rule on state housing development in Whangārei.
Mum's plea that her son serve his jail time in France
A Frenchman accepted $50,000 to help smuggle cocaine from a cruise ship into Northland.
Injured chainsaw-operator rescued from tree in dark
Emergency services were first called to tree rescue in Northland about 5.30pm.