Northland DHB wanted meningococcal vaccinations for 'some months'
Internal memo says Northland DHB had asked Govt for vaccination programme for months.
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Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.
Kidnapper argues victim's account was prejudicial
Two women feared for their lives after being beaten and bundled into a car boot.
Mum speaks on meningococcal disease heartbreak: 'I can't turn back time'
Yesterday the Government announced an urgent vaccination programme for Northland.
Stranded whales prepared for release on opposite coast
Volunteers needed when DoC will try to refloat the surviving whales at Rarawa Beach.
Zorro the kitten saved in the nick of time
Little ball of fluff had little choice but to roll with his rough start in life.
Stranded whales believed attacked by orcas
The whales, believed to be pygmy whales, are the second stranding in three days.
Cheaper suburbs set for big valuation rises
New valuation notices in the mail can be expected before the end of the year.
One person killed in Northland crash
One person has been killed in a two-vehicle crash near Paparoa.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Great white sharks - what's luring them to Northland?
Lindy Laird looks at two rare dramas on Northland's Ripiro Beach this year.
Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.
Northland groups win at Māori Language Awards
The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge commitment to Māori language revitalisation.
Witness describes horror crash involving prison truck south of Kawakawa
"It looked like the car was overtaking, and hit the truck head-on."
Armed police raid Far North home in suspected drugs bust
Armed police raid Far North home in suspected drugs bust
Meningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'
Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease
No trouble on US cycle trip, then bike stolen in NZ
Jan Burch cycled 5500km across the US without trouble - then she came to Northland.
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Northland murder accused further remanded in custody
Murder accused further remanded in custody
Horror as dogs maul Whangārei neighbour
Neighbours watch in horror as dogs maul man in Whangārei suburb of Morningside.
Garage stripped of WoF licence after seatbelt fails, 'unsafe' car crashes
Dargaville Diesel Specialists has had its licence to issue WoFs suspended.
Business picking up for new airline to and from Whangārei
Twice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.
Vandalism prolongs day-long power outage
Sunday's eight-hour planned power outage could be the Far North's last.
Injured veterans reach Cape Reinga after gruelling ride from Bluff
Riders' injuries ranged from double amputations to PTSD.
Police at scene of dog attack in Whangārei
Police and animal control staff at scene of dog attack in Whangārei
Ambulance staff hired out for private events
St John says it's providing appropriate care despite paramedic shortage.
One dead, four critical in horror afternoon on Far North roads
Foreign national charged over serious SH10 crash.
Cameras showcase crime from community patrol vehicle
The patrollers act as eyes and ears for the police by patrolling around the city.
Six more hit by meningitis in Auckland
None of the six Auckland cases were related to camps on Motutapu Island.
SH10 closed after serious Northland crash
Emergency services in Northland are reporting to another vehicle collision.
One dead, three injured after two cars flip in crash in Northland
Emergency services are attending a major incident in Northland.
Person seriously injured after car rolls into mangroves
Seriously injured person freed, flown by helicopter to Northland Base Hospital.
Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats
Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.