Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
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Search for missing 83-year-old swimmer scaled back
A two-week rāhui has been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.
Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World list
Northland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.
Police seek help to find wanted man
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News snippets from the Far North.
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Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri's indigenous knowledge on kuaka/godwit heard at world-first Chinese forum
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Group ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland island
Dog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes
Police appeal for sightings of 83-year-old missing swimmer
The 83-year-old man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.
Northland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destruction
Northland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.
Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
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News in brief: Police still investigating Tikipunga fires
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Investigation into fire at Whangārei laundromat and dry cleaning business completed
Smoke caused by the fire spread through Raumanga and Maunu.
Search for missing 83-year old Whangārei swimmer to resume
The man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.
Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins planted with historic fruit trees ahead of open day
Orchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.
Treaty & Me lectures open doors for honest discussions
Free public lecture series to engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Hiku Education Trust honours Kaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David Harrison
Kaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David Harrison honoured
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Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
Kevin Page: Guinea fowl chaos: a night to remember in the caravan
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Young Northland surfers ride wave of success at national comp
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Kerikeri gum tree felling on hold over concerns kiwi are living in the area
DoC asks the developer to check before tree work begins.
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'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working week
Northland businesses have implemented four-day working weeks - here's how it's helped.
Nearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlers
Northlanders are fighting back against the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.
Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi
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Lise Strathdee is furious after her mum's flight was cancelled and she drove to Kerikeri.
Boatie boom: 400 vessels expected to descend on Northland during summer
This year there will be about 250 boats in Whangārei Harbour.
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