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Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident

Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.

Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves

Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.

Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs

It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.

In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways

Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.

'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19

'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.

Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai

Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools

At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver

Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.

'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night

Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns

There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.

Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry

Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry

Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started

53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.

Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country

Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.

Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?

The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters

Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki

Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.