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Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
On The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks so
New diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain
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On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.
Northland schools see literacy boost with structured approach
Almost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.
'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
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Pay Equity Amendment Bill passes under urgency
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Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
Hūhana Lyndon: Fast-track Act shuts out community voice
Let’s make a noise that can’t be ignored.
Ans Westra exhibition organisers hope to identify people in her photos
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'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes
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Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
Rural news
'Real grumpy': Ex-mayor's clash with inspectors over duck shoot
Inspectors halted the shoot just before 8.30am, and Peter Butler wasn't happy.
Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered
It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
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'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy
The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
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Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.
'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
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Northland welcomes new rescue helicopters
The air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.