Parents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.
Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.
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Far North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalised
Delays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.
John Williamson: The road to a potholeless paradise
OPINION: A symptom of our national malaise is expressed in how bad our roads are.
Stolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robbery
Police have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.
New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday
Students at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.
News in brief: Temporary accommodation help extended, best beach in the world
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at Pouto
New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting
Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost
Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.
Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.
Year 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknown
An investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry
The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated
One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
News in brief: Record kiwifruit harvest for NZ, One person killed in jet ski accident
The latest news bites from around the region.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo: The difference between central and local government
OPINION: Our community spirit in Northland is strong.
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest solo
Ethan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!
Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal
Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.
Joe Bennett: There are those who enjoy shopping and those who do not
OPINION: Shopping is not for everyone
Northland news in brief: Planned bridge closure, Covid on rise in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: The Budget could have been much worse
OPINION: I know there are people who are very unhappy.
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Awakino Precinct in Dargaville approved to allow 384 new houses
The Awakino Precinct will allow up to 384 new homes on a 39ha rural block.
Steady roll growth sees Portland School placed under enrolment scheme
The school says it's the only way to manage roll growth which grew 140 per cent since 2022
Pepper sprayed: IPCA finds Northland officer's actions to capture offender justified
Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force during public disorder.
Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.
News briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warm
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North community
His secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.