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![Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
![Going to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Going to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this month
Trade Aid Whangārei has been around for 37 years. Volunteers reminisce ahead of closure.
!['Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changes
More than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.
![Northlanders take to latest housing trend - the catio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Northlanders take to latest housing trend - the catio
A catio is a dedicated safe space for your cat.
![Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
!['This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree
Tequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.
![Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
![Two NZ spots have just been named the 'greatest in the world' by Time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Two NZ spots have just been named the 'greatest in the world' by Time
Prestigious American magazine has singled out two world-class spots – have you been?
![Northlanders flock to be part of record-high bird count](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Northlanders flock to be part of record-high bird count
Annual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Joe Bennett: Thw world has glimpsed the future, and its called CrowdStrike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Joe Bennett: Thw world has glimpsed the future, and its called CrowdStrike
OPINION: The recent global technical outage showed our dependence on electronic systems
![Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim
The group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.
![Northlanders take to latest housing trend - the catio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Northlanders take to latest housing trend - the catio
A catio is a dedicated safe space for your cat.
Rural news
![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
OneRoof property news
![Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
![Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
![Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
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![Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
![Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
![2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
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More Northland news
!['We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken
The dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.
![Golf resort's $1 reserve gamble pays off - luxury homes sell for close to $3m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Golf resort's $1 reserve gamble pays off - luxury homes sell for close to $3m
It could have walked away with just $4.
![News in brief: A closer look at Northland news](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Egg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird flu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Egg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird flu
Experts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand
![Police 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Police 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in Northland
Emergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.
![Transpower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Transpower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP says
Northland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.
![News in brief: A closer look at Northland news](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Very disappointed: MP expresses concern for Hokianga ambulance services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Very disappointed: MP expresses concern for Hokianga ambulance services
Hokianga residents' concerns about St John ambulance services are heading to Parliament.
![John WIlliamson: Good to see a minister on top of his portfolio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
John WIlliamson: Good to see a minister on top of his portfolio
OPINION: This is no patsy pat on the back.