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'It's not just about surviving': Northland businesses on living wage impact
Business owners urge others to pay the living wage to help staff thrive.
Opinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight loss
Kevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.
Fresh appeal for information in Parakao homicide probe
Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9.
Northcote's Vietnamese-built Elevation apartments near completion
'It's been challenging' – Alastair Sawer, chief executive of developer TLC Modular
Vince Cocurullo: Community input is crucial for Whangārei's future
We received more than 640 submissions for the Annual Plan this year.
On The Up: Te Kamo Scouts win national recognition for environment clean-up efforts
The group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.
Government announces plan to improve after hours healthcare services for Northlanders
The announcement comes after recent concerns around a lack of doctors at Kāitāia Hospital.
Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.
Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
A labour of love: Family's green transformation of leaky city building
The green Vinery Lane renovation also includes transformation of the nearby carpark.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover
Jonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challenge
In Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets.
Joe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting
OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."
'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety Week
He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.
'It's getting really dire': Hospices struggle with funding crisis
Northland hospices warn they may shut down in two to five years without more funding.
Vinery Lane renovation
The Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.
Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.
Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign
On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.
Kerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans
Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum
Kerikeri High netballers back from Queensland trip
Twenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.
Opinion: New proposals aim to streamline driver licence process
It may seem simpler but stricter penalties will be in place.
'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform
$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.
'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly halted
Complainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.
Too many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter says
In 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.
Schools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishaps
Northland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.
News in brief: Homicide investigation launched
The latest news bites from around the region.
Move Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivors
Mobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.