'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty
115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.
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I've got my smile back: Five Northlanders share their journey from benefit to business ownership
'I look at my...kids, and I know I’m going to create a platform for them in the future.'
Women choosing mastectomy over travelling to Auckland for radiation
Prime Minister visits Northland to turn first sod on new cancer facility.
Far North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks
'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.
Northland women reveal secrets to their success for International Women's Day
Four Northland women reveal what pushes them to excel
It's personal: Pipiwai locals head to World Manu Champs to honour their loved ones
The Northland community is backing Pipiwai youth at the World Manu Champs in Auckland.
Expect delays: Crash closes another detour route during Brynderwyns closure
Another crash has happened on a Brynderwyns detour route.
Kaitāia's new town square held up by structural design issues
The new town square is now set to open in April with a big celebration.
Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
Hūhana Lyndon: The Government seems intent on sending us back in time
Opinion: Life expectancy of Māori is, on average, seven years shorter than non-Māori.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?
Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
Doubtless Bay loses Kiwibank service - Kaitāia or Paihia now closest outlets
No plans to replace Kiwibank's Doubtless Bay service.
Northlander to attend UN forum despite Te Papa protest charges
Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn is representing Māori indigenous rights at the UN forum.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
News briefs from Northland - Support guide dogs, house fire investigated and Sola Rosa coming
News snippets from Northland.
OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered
Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.
'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?
A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.
Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says
Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.
When Hollywood comes to Whangārei - WBHS student stars alongside Guy Pearce
The Convert is said to be the highest-budget production from Aotearoa.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence
A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.
High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them
More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.
People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.
Mangōnui Waterfront Festival expecting 5000 to flock to town
Thousands expected for Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.
Vandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck drivers
Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.
Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
News briefs from the Far North - Injury when car hits shop, grim future for snails and fundraiser
News snippets from the Far North