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Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
Northland to get first high-tech PET-CT when a new radiology clinic opens next year
Full steam ahead for ferry project as second engine arrives in NZ
'As far as we know there are only five of these left in the world. We've got two of them.'
Man stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was using
Sentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.
2464 new Covid cases, 11 deaths and 314 people in hospital
Four people are in intensive care with the virus.
Couple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms charges
They said they were going straight home. Instead they drove to Kaikohe to sell P.
Ute hits power pole, flips into paddock south of Whangārei
Emergency services at ute crash south of Whangārei
Why local elections won't turn off the Three Waters tap
The mayors and chief executives of Northland's three district councils are all changing.
Father and son seeking return of piece of family history
Trevor Griffiths wants his father's irreplaceable Gurkha knife back.
Quirky Irish wolfhound who warmed hearts immortalised in new books
The legend of Tsar the Irish wolfhound will live on in a series of children's books.
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
Thieves steal from accommodation booked with stolen cards
Police raised the alarm about the fraud with an Ahipara accommodation provider.
Russell fishing rāhui already showing results, marae chair says
Locals say fish and bird numbers have soared since the breeding-season fishing ban began.
Plans for $20 spend-up shattered
A catch-up with a mate ends in chaos in a cafe for Kevin Page.
Far North man's foresight and initiative shine during storm
One man's proactive support of emergency health services "a relief" during recent flood.
Whangārei students earn three Lions Young Ambassadors Awards
Lions Young Ambassadors tertiary study awards given in Whangārei.
Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts
Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.
Live: 6 deaths, 1653 new Covid cases; Figures at lowest rates since February
The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 2425.
Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy
Northland Taniwha turn defence into attack in their win over Southland.
Bunnings boost for Kaitaia wahine rugby
Home depot giant Bunnings is investing in wahine rugby Aotearoa
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.
Northport holds key to unlock supply chain - Port of Tauranga CEO
Northport's container volumes up 42 per cent due to diverting ships.
Sheryl Mai: Doing spade work on site for our new airport
Sheryl Mai says it was agreed Ruatangata was the best option for further investigation.
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
'Nowhere is too small': Dargaville Little Theatre to perform in Wellington
Productions Out of Mind and If Only will be performed in Wellington in September.
Ministers, road bosses invited to see SH1 devastation for themselves
'We want them to see first-hand what a complete and utter bloody shambles it is.'
Double header at Semenoff Stadium becomes double celebration
Northland Taniwha overpower Southland in front of their fans in Whangārei.
Soggy weather good for Bay of Islands Beast mud run
Conditions were soggy underfoot, but the sun was out for the 7km run/walk.
Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns
Warning out for Northlanders ahead of the spring burning season.
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
Comment: A wolf in plant-based chicken burgers' clothing
Joe Bennett says curiosity led him into the realm of plant-based chicken
Teacher launches petition to ban cellphones in school
A national ban of cellphones in schools would send a strong message, the teacher says.
Jonny Wilkinson knows full well the value of work to a disabled person
It's somewhat refreshing for disability to be used as a political football in employment.
Our Treasures: Pioneering writer at home in room with a view
Janet Watkins shares family photos and the tale of the day the belvedere came down