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Joe Bennett: Has our push to be smokefree made every smoker a 'social leper'?
Joe Bennett says smokers used to be widely accepted but are now social outcasts.
Solar farm being built in Northland to supply retirement villages NZ-wide
The $35m facility will be exclusively used to power retirement villages across NZ.
High school students hospitalised after eating raw chicken
Principal sends urgent letter to parents, alerting them to situation.
Kaitāia College to start own school lunch programme following food poisoning debacle
"It should have been done a long time before this," one student said.
Battle of Kororāreka remembered with dawn ceremony
Formative battle marked start of 1845-46 Northern War and helped shape Northland history.
Truck and trailer units restricted: Vital Brynderwyn detour to reopen
Trucks and trailers are not able to travel via the Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Waipū detours.
News in brief: Police still investigating Ruawai fatal crash
The latest news bites from around the region.
Long-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last time
Ōpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".
Gruelling Wild Kiwi on again at Whangārei Heads
Bream Head tracks cleared in time for grassroots multisport event.
Lost tramper found cold but well after night-time search in rugged Waimā Forest
Searchers found the woman in the Mountain Rd area of Whirinaki at 12.20am on Thursday.
NZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekend
One Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.
Bay of Islands news with Sandy Myhre
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Family lawyer in hospital after courthouse assault
Police, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.
Staff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the air
Staff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.
Trapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractor
The man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.
The New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbour
The shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
The new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'
Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.
‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Three stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.
Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park
Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage
Kaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest home
GP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.
Northland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win tickets
Thousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday
News in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgled
News briefs from around Northland
Relief as cyclone-ravaged Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe can open
Two huge slips threatened the future of the gardens and cafe after Cyclone Gabrielle
Comment: The decisions we must make as the normal we knew quickly retreats
'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is today.'
Decision on fate of big cats after liquidation down to park owner and operator
Official Assignee handling the liquidation of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.
Crunch fight night for Northland boxer Lani Daniels
Northland boxer Lani Daiels has a world title shot on the line for Friday night's fight.
Far North police seize 16 guns, drugs and $50k in stolen property
Nine people arrested during searches face 57 charges between them.
Cat-astrophy averted: Kaitāia police to the rescue of furry felon
There was no pussy-footing around when Kaitāia police caught this cat burglar.
Kevin Page: Unexpected flight of fancy sends birthday bash into spin
'The look on your face': Mrs P gets the last laugh when it comes to her birthday present.
Inquiry into Enchanter tragedy due to be completed later this year
Inquiry into fishing trip deaths now in its final stages, investigators say.
Far North news in brief: Census Day; triboard fire
News snippets from across the Far North and surrounds.
Heaviest summer rainfall record in Northland as two cyclones hit
Wettest summer ever in Northland with over 1 metre of rain, widespread flooding and slips.