Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
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Man spent night trapped under quad bike after crash
Man may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.
'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.
Former Old Boy appointed as Whangārei Boys' High School principal
The Tikipunga High School principal will take over from Karen Smith in 2025.
Kaitāia Hospital performing life-changing cataract surgery
Cataract surgery now carried out at Kaitāia Hospital
News briefs from the Far North - Great isites, Mooney talk, college prizegivings and speedway back
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri's indigenous knowledge on kuaka/godwit heard at world-first Chinese forum
Ngāti Kuri at groundbreaking indigenous godwit - kuaka - conference in China
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
Northland college placed into temporary lockdown after ‘fighting and parents on site’
The notice was put on the school's Facebook page around 1.50pm.
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.
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
News in brief from the Far North: North chess champs, missing child found and Boogie Circus coming
News snippets from the Far North.
Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
Trouble in paradise: Beach's disintegrating cliff highlights region's coastal erosion issues
Crumbling cliff threatens luxury properties
Young Northland surfers ride wave of success at national comp
Three individual wins had the team take bronze in the annual school surf competition.
Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support
Policeman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.
'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.
Northland quad bike crash results in critical injuries, patient flown to hospital
The crash occurred just off SH1 in Mangamuka, around midday Sunday.
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
There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.
'I was freaking out': Daughter furious elderly mum had to drive to Northland after flight cancelled
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.
Far North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles
The comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.
Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026
Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.
Police crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pm
Another blew triple the limit at 9am.
Far North, the drama on 90 Mile Beach meth bust, up for 7 NZ Television Awards
Drama series on massive Ninety Mile drug up for seven NZ TV awards
Northlander shocked police failed to attend attempted dog theft and assault
Kaikohe man called 111 after someone tried to steal his Rottweilers and punch him.
Highest ever ranking for Kaitāia boxing world champion Mea Motu
Number two world ranking for Far North boxing world champion Mea Motu
Care of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rights
The type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.