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Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
Where and when to meet Northland local body election candidates.
Briefs: Ōpua development petition, Tutukākā fatal update, Mander Park pop-up market
The latest news bites from around the region.
Emily Henderson: Northland has become a priority for public housing
Change can't happen overnight, but work is being done to make a difference with housing.
Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
Northland to get first high-tech PET-CT when a new radiology clinic opens next year
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.
'Nowhere is too small': Dargaville Little Theatre to perform in Wellington
Productions Out of Mind and If Only will be performed in Wellington in September.
Soggy weather good for Bay of Islands Beast mud run
Conditions were soggy underfoot, but the sun was out for the 7km run/walk.
Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns
Warning out for Northlanders ahead of the spring burning season.
Double-header at Semenoff Stadium and children's entry is free
The Northland Taniwha are eyeing their third win when they host Southland in Whangārei.
Comment: A wolf in plant-based chicken burgers' clothing
Joe Bennett says curiosity led him into the realm of plant-based chicken
Jonny Wilkinson knows full well the value of work to a disabled person
It's somewhat refreshing for disability to be used as a political football in employment.
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on
Bittersweet moment: Kaipara owner puts iconic hotel on the market after five decades in her family
After 52 years in the same family it is time for a change.
Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules
No action after complaint over billboard at airport for Waipū brewery.
Young passenger dies in Tutukākā crash
The crash involved one vehicle on a no-exit road near Kowharewa Bay in Tutukākā.
Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project
Whangārei Heads could be declared a regional park to further enhance its natural beauty.
'They know that no one is coming': Do rest home residents still need to be locked down?
People aged 70 and older make up 83.4 per cent of all Covid-related deaths in New Zealand.
Mangamuka Gorge reopening timeline still up in the air
The latest update on the Mangamuka Gorge reopening. Spoiler - we're still waiting.
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
Farming leader questions value of new rules around converting farms to forestry
Farming leader says no advantage to Northland in new rules.
Whangārei retirement village residents making 'Yuri bears' for the children of war-torn Ukraine
Yuri bears for displaced Ukrainian kids are being made in a Whangārei retirement village.
Councillors vote to move Whangārei Airport to Ruatangata if shift happens
Mayor says decision was to future-proof an airport for Whangārei.
Kaikohe farmer receives hefty fine for not registering nearly 500 cattle
Despite warnings and action, the farmer didn't improve the situation, says MPI.
Northland students learn at pest control programme
Northland students get stuck into the Enviroschools Project Pest Control Programme.
Hospitals asked to fast-track procedures for waiting patients
Northland asked to actively tackle surgery backlog by Health NZ.
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Comment: Council-run bus services may be worth the ticket
Councils can run public transport services, something Vaughan Gunson welcomes