'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.
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Russo-Ukrainian War: The battle between light and darkness, and how Northland can help
A Northland man, originally from Belarus, share ideas how to support Ukraine.
Minister on plans to reroute cycle trail: 'Don't bite the hand that feeds'
Making popular bike trail more difficult could reduce user numbers, spending, Nash says.
Firefighters' fundraiser needs sponsors
Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade is fundraising for a medical response vehicle.
Breast Cancer Foundation's iconic pink caravan, 'Pinkie' in Northland
May is Pink Ribbon Breakfast Month in Northland and nationally
Whangārei Museum display showcases practical and decorative casings
Māori pumice container part of External Focus exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.
Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer
141 new Northland Covid 19 cases reported today
Northland's Covid 19 cases today - 141
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
Northlander Mea 'NightMea' Motu adds fourth national title to her belt
Mea Motu eyes world title after winning a fourth national title on Saturday night.
Waipū and Mid Northern play out a thriller
Waipu score in the dying stages to deny Mid Northern a win.
A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.
First-home buyers struggling, as Northland market still hot
Northland has biggest house price rise in NZ, but less than last quarter
Waipu and Mid Northern form a guard of honour for ref
Popular Northland rugby referee completes 200 premier games.
News snippets from Northland
Radio beacon accidentally goes off; proposal by hapū for further fishing ban.
New 300-home development could change the face of Kerikeri
Development could help meet demand for new homes - but town's gum tree backdrop would go.
Kaipara mayor sounds Three Waters warning
Whangārei mayor adds to criticism of Three Waters reform.
Familiar face at Whangārei courthouse retires after five decades
Northland's longest-serving court staff member bids farewell after 50 years of service.
Northport onboard with nationwide review of port operations
Northport says it's committed to taking whatever actions needed when it comes to safety.
Comment: Dining out serves up incredible experience
If there's anything I'd fancy about being super-rich, it would be eating incredible food
Whangārei cyclist wins big at national para cycling competition after almost cancelling the trip
Cyclist Kyren Andrew's eventual goal is to compete in the Paralympics.
Health and fitness are a team
Make this the year that both health and fitness become your number one goals.
Logging truck crash: Motorists in Tangiteroria area should expect traffic delays
A logging truck crash has caused traffic delays in Tangiteroria.
Three Waters: Govt accepts majority of working group recommendations
The Three Waters working group made more than 40 recommendations to the Government.
Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,
A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ
Why do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?
Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs
Large GP practices to end up paying tens of thousands a year to access PHE services.
Mountain bike trail volunteers appeal for public assistance
Plans afoot for massive mountain bike trail to cost about $680,000.
Huge concrete beams craned into place for new Port Rd bridge
The beams mark next stage in $10m project due to be completed late August.
A closer look at Northland Covid hospitalisations
The median age to date of people in hospital with Covid in Northland is 48-years.
Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending
The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.