There are two epidemics in the fat west. One is of vanity, the other of longevity
Have the wowsers no grasp of happiness, no notion of the good it does?
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Kaikohe man Christopher Moohan graduates as Air Force officer
Kaikohe man becomes Air Force officer after following in family's footsteps
Huge demand for free swim lessons after two water-related deaths
TikiPride free swimming classes in Whangārei have attracted an overwhelming response.
Carolyn Hansen: How to manage your stress levels
The negative health effects of ongoing, unchecked, chronic stress are many.
Family remembers 'funny, gentle' man lost after battle with depression
Isolation from family and friends caused by Covid contributed to death, family says.
Grass mown and plan for working bee at Whangārei's Jubilee Park
A cash donation has come from a retiree who used to live beside the park in its heyday.
News snippets from Northland
Firefighters brace for big day at Kaimaumau blaze; and Cody means beach volleyball canned.
Jonny Wilkinson: Q & A with epidemiologist Dr Amanda Kvalsvig
Disability is diverse and complex and it pays not to make assumptions.
Cyclone Cody could bring 8m swells to Northland's east coast beaches
Beachgoers warned of sea surges and possible closures.
Wheels and water and finding love: Meet the Whangārei Town Basin residents
A glimpse inside the lives of the Whangārei Town Basin marina residents.
Shark sightings increase in Northland as ocean warms
Warmer waters are bringing sharks closer to land this summer in Northland.
Police op targets drink driving on Ninety Mile Beach
Police are pleased by the results of their blitz but say speeds on the beach are too high.
Roading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut
100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways
News snippets from Northland
Inquiry into Tikipunga teen's death ongoing, and Northern Bass festival cancelled.
Flight of the Kiwi: Thousands flying to Northland for summer
Northland airports will see more than 26,000 visitors this summer holiday period.
Northland women bowlers vying for places in national finals
The latest news from Northland's bowl scene.
Land developer mum on the outcome of a geo-tech report on land slip
Whangārei District Council still awaiting report on remediation works by land developer.
Northland house fire: Vape left to charge on bed blamed for Kaitaia house fire
Another home was destroyed by a phone charger in Kaikohe last year.
Watch: 'Crazy!' - Two huge sharks snatch kingfish off line in Northland
A woman has hooked two sharks in battle over a kingfish caught on video.
'Having two shots of anything is not a lot of use against Omicron': Whangārei GP
Central Family Health GP Tim Cunningham explains how the booster protects from Omicron.
Work starts on maternity services extension at Whangārei Hospital
Whangārei Hospital's maternity services building expands
Firefighters brace for cyclone winds to fan fire at Kaimaumau
Cyclone could impact on fighting huge Northland fire at Kaimaumau
Kikuyu turf hard to beat for instant lawns
North turf grower finds kikuyu to be ideal grass for coastal lawns
Appeal for dashcam footage from Pipiwai area in search for missing Whangārei man
Appeal for dashcam footage in search for missing Whangārei man
Two more arrests after Northland drug raids involving Police and Customs
More arrests from alleged Northland-based drug importation ring
Orca delight at Mangōnui Harbour
Orca were spotted swimming together very close to the edge of Mangōnui harbour
Comment: Shutting out the bad stuff is not an option
Vaughan Gunson's Wednesday column
Vaccination campaign targets low-vax pockets with kai, live music
Vaccination events to hit Kaikohe, Dargaville and Opononi this week.
Solo show thanks Kerikeri community for support
Liam Collins, who is studying singing and drama, is well known from Turner Centre shows.
Police investigating threat against PM delivered to Kerikeri homes
Bizarre hand-written message delivered to letterboxes around Waipapa Rd.
Staff shortages hurting hospitality during busiest season
Northland's hospitality businesses face worsening staff shortage over busy summer period
'There have been no sightings of him at all': Search for missing Whangārei man continues
Kukama Waa has been missing for seven days after visiting family in Pipiwai for Christmas.
Far North forestry workers discover human skeleton in Kaitaia forest
Police are working to try to identify the person found but it's believed they are male.