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Strength training exercise vital for strengthening immune system - Carolyn Hansen
Regular strength training exercise provide long-term immune protection - Carolyn Hansen

Kaikohe lawyer and law firm the highest legal aid earners in Northland
Covid blamed for a decrease in legal aid payments to Northland lawyers.

Northland men and women reps preparing for National Interclub Sevens tournament
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson

Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum shed a light on the past
Historic sconces at Whangārei Museum hold candle up to historic practices

Well constructed fort earns Whangārei apprentice Elijah McQueen regional title
The 23-year-old building apprentice now has a chance to win big in the national final.

'Emotionally and financially ruined': Mystery illness overwhelming fix-it man
For the past six months, Dave has been in and out of the hospital with an unknown illness.

News briefs from Northland - whooping cough warning; hit and run arrest and district plan submissions
News snippets from Northland

Fenz in Northland receive chainsaws to aid their work
Stihl Whangārei gives away 15 chainsaws to firefighters in Northland.

'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.

Kerikeri's Turner Centre needs ratepayer ownership to survive
Without change, the centre is likely to close in next few years - manager

Range of activities on in Northland this Easter weekend
Whether you're visiting or from Whangārei, there's plenty to do this weekend.

News from the Bay of Islands with Sandy Myhre
Sandy Myhre with the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds

Northland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returns
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.

'A constant issue': Students' safety around school bus stops questioned
The welfare of young pedestrians is one of many safety issues on Whangārei Heads Rd.

Three new Northland lawyers sworn in
The three have achieved their final step with their bar admission ceremony.

Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.

Northland Police believe two aggravated robberies are linked
Hikurangi Four Square robbed by a male with a weapon.

Gumboot Friday gets $14K from Whangārei golf fundraiser
Northland golf tournament raises $12,000 for mental health charity Gumboot Friday.

Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.

Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand
Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.

Cooked: Dads who help kids in massive meth ring get jail, home D
Police intercepted methamphetamine with a street value of over $8m.

Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.

'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer
Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.

News snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the region
News in briefs from Northland

Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.

Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up

Littering in Northland on the up
Cigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.

Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page