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How to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among us
Carolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.

Glass fishing floats an unfamiliar sight
We must develop a sustainable circular economy - we can't continue these patterns of use.

The End: Covid killed one of NZ's last video stores
Video stores edged out as Covid and streaming brings end to an era.

Northland Inc: Let's stand in the future and dream backwards for our mokopuna
The impact of climate change is creeping into every crevasse of our terrain.

'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.

'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for man
Man terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery

Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.

Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."

Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down
Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet

Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.

'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD
Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.

Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident
Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.

Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.

Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs
It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.

In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways
Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.

'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19
'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.

'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.

'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'
Northland prepares to welcome international students for the first time since March 2020.

Far North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operation
Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.

'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia
The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.

'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakers
A man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.

Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.

Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.

'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.

Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.

'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.

'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night
Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.