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News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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Shot Bro: Seminar on real-life fight with depression heads to Marton
"It will inspire our community."
Ukraine Crisis Appeal: 'I want this to stop' - children tell their stories; how you can help
Refugees describe what they managed to take with them when they fled their homes.
Man who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine months
Northland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children
Construction to upgrade dangerous Wellington playground under way
Several young children have been seriously injured on the playground's slide.
Local Focus: Epic local turnout for Papakai Park
Neighbour's initiative sparks community park clean-up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Aliens invade Bay of Plenty
A group of youngsters produce their own theatrical play. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua
Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Love's Labour's Lost? The Pop-Up Globe creditors named in first report
The pandemic is said to have delivered a death blow to the business.
Local Focus: The burgeoning backyard business of bridge
NZ's largest bridge suppliers the perfect match. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bigger than Fischer v Spassky: Chess club boosted by The Queen's Gambit fans
The club has had to add an extra social event to keep up with demand.
School's out: The 8 coolest playgrounds in New Zealand
From the fastest slide in the country to the world's only steampunk park.
Lockdown turns new entrant timetable upside down
Many new entrants are unable to start school as lockdown drags into fourth week.
The great Kiwi camping holiday - for beginners
Nervous about camping for the first time? Here's where to start.
New playground forced to close off section after equipment damaged
New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.
Te reo card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Anti-obesity scheme just 'window-dressing'
Former top health adviser slams $10m anti-obesity programme as "window-dressing".
War Horse an 'anthem of peace'
The message of War Horse is as relevant now as a century ago.
Internet steams up over how many 'Chuggas' come before 'Choo Choo'
The internet has found a new thing to get steamed up about.
Principal almost loses finger in freak tug of war accident
School abandons tug-of-wars after its principal almost lost a finger when a rope snapped.
Learning local: Soccer player, fast car expert, 8-year-old writer
Primary school students at St Joseph's in Ōtāhuhu have published their own book.
Balls over fence: Kiwi boy's heartwarming note to neighbour
Auckland boy wrote heartwarming note to neighbour after losing balls over fence.
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Teachers' strike: What can you do with the kids?
"It's an opportunity to create a memory" - parent Keryn Grogan.
Back to school? Why your kid should get dirty
Abolishing national standards has freed schools to help kids learn through play.
'Fundraising machine' dies aged 89
Wife and mother the home and farm power source behind successful business.
Matt Heath: Is Fortnite really that bad?
COMMENT: The fuss over Fortnite is overblown. Here are 5 points to stop parents worrying.
Play area for Parliament
Play area aims to encourage families to visit Parliament.
Kiwi's dazzling Rube Goldberg machines
His latest machine is his most intricate yet - cake via flying pots, a baby and butter.
Whanganui theatre exposes domestic violence in a dark comedy
Theatre's offering is a dark comedy tackling issues around family violence.
Review: Brilliant Tempest produces a storm of laughs
Great cast, great setting -- another Shakespearean triumph at the botanic gardens
Cricket mad Hamish wins masters silver
Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall wins cricket silver at NZ Masters Games in Dunedin