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Speedy treatment: Why father with rare cancer travelled to India

Anthony Edwards is being treated in Chandigarh for neuroendocrine cancer.

Children’s free dental care system 'broken' in Northland

One parent claimed they faced a nine-month wait for a dental appointment for her children.

Victory House: A rehab facility that reforms convicts through faith

'My time spent in the house taught me to be a better human being.'

Man dies after his car crashes into tree

The 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.

Funds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtie

Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.

Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth

A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.

Northland's top baby names for 2023 revealed

Can you guess which baby names proved the most popular in Northland?

Gyms braced for onslaught of new members as resolutions kick in

Joined the gym but doubt you'll stick at it? Northland gym owners have advice for that.

'Deeply troubling and unacceptable': Widow seeks answers after husband's death

'The circumstances leading up to Neill’s death have raised serious concerns'

'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save her

Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.

Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month

The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.

'It’s very, very positive': Businesses making hay while the sun shines

One Whangārei cafe owner says this is the busiest summer ever.

Mid Northern Rodeo saddles up for both athletes and protesters

A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.

Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware

It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.

News briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster averted

News snippets from Northland

'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store

The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.

Orca spotted swimming on its side is not sick, expert says

Orca have been spotted hunting stingrays at popular coastal sites across Northland.

Short story competition winners named

The standard was very high in the open section.