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'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
Kerikeri's Turner Centre needs ratepayer ownership to survive
Without change, the centre is likely to close in next few years - manager
Range of activities on in Northland this Easter weekend
Whether you're visiting or from Whangārei, there's plenty to do this weekend.
Three new Northland lawyers sworn in
The three have achieved their final step with their bar admission ceremony.
News from the Bay of Islands with Sandy Myhre
Sandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Northland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returns
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
'A constant issue': Students' safety around school bus stops questioned
The welfare of young pedestrians is one of many safety issues on Whangārei Heads Rd.
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
Northland Police believe two aggravated robberies are linked
Hikurangi Four Square robbed by a male with a weapon.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
'A pretty big comeback': Anzac Day dawn service returns to Kerikeri
Anzac Day services diminished in recent years by Covid, sale of Kerikeri RSA clubrooms.
Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser
Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.
Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand
Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.
Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Cooked: Dads who help kids in massive meth ring get jail, home D
Police intercepted methamphetamine with a street value of over $8m.
Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.
'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer
Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.
News snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the region
News in briefs from Northland
Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page
Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up
Littering in Northland on the up
Cigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.
Man lucky to be alive after car lands on bedroom roof as he lay in bed
Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.
Let's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MP
Whangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,
Borer found in new timber at Pohe Island Adventure Playground
The playground opened in December.
Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI
Depleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.
Northlanders running all night to fight cancer
The 468 people who participated ran, walked or danced through the all-night relay.
Plan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024
At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.
Northland news in brief: Winning Lotto ticket sold; fog cannon thwarts break-in
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
Judge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencing
The woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.
Largest public housing development plans for Northland unveiled
A new public housing development for Whangārei will provide 95 homes for people in need.
Back on her feet: How new app helps Northland woman recover from fall
Recovery from a fall at home means Whangārei woman has more time to spend with grandkids.