Editorial: There's a new villain in town this winter and it ain't Covid
The most relatable experience I've had in a long time is the flu, says Karina Cooper.
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Comment: Youth crime surge needs community response
Our society has been impacted by unprecedented challenges
Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years
Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.
Kāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone houses
Kāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.
Whangārei 98-year-old finishes his 100th parkrun
Colin Thorne says he will try to do at least 50 more of the 5km walk/runs.
Briefs: Fatal crash on Tutukaka Coast, car fire in Kamo, new cop for Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Smells like death': Thousands of pipi wash up dead
Samples of the dead pipi are being collected to determine what caused the mass deaths.
Kiwi racing legend claims Far North Rally title
Mechanical issues hamper defending Far North rally champion Ben Hunt.
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving truck in Ngunguru
A serious crash early this afternoon has resulted in injuries.
Live: 11 Covid-related deaths and 4924 cases today; experts warn of new BA.5 surge
Experts warn we're facing a winter surge of the virus as subvariant BA.5 spreads.
Countdown to the premier rugby final this weekend begins
Two teams with finals experience in Northland prems rugby to play in the crowning match.
Northland tourism infrastructure projects get $1.3m from Government
The money will help improve visitor facilities with international borders reopening.
US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern
US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern
News snippets from Northland
Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.
'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.
Opinion: Abortion ruling shows women still have battles to fight
Why do we feel so strongly about something that's occurred in a country across the world?
Massive Mangawhai Central development gets plan change from KDC
A limit of 500 residential units has been dropped for the massive Mangawhai development.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.
I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles
Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health
Joe Bennett: Roundabouts a beacon of sanity for the world
Evil has no conscience and listens to no reason
Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say
A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.
Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis
Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.
Carolyn Hansen: Essential nutrients, what they are and why you need them
A healthy diet provides the body with all the nutrients needed for its nourishment.
Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.
Cat's out of the bag: Mandatory snip 'n' chip questions answered
Find the answers you need regarding the change to the Animal Bylaw around pet cats.
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
'Develop a winter plan': Ministry advice after 6984 new Covid cases reported
The increase in case numbers has not gone unnoticed and the country will remain at orange.
Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate
Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.
Two men arrested over Kaikohe shotgun incident held in custody
Two men, aged 21 and 49, charged with reckless use of a shotgun.
Four people killed in four Northland crashes named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crashes are ongoing.
Lawyer claims seasonal work scheme agreements breach employment laws
Seasonal employment scheme workers take a Hawke's Bay firm to court over pay deductions.