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Drama in Paihia as bank bid ends in armed police swoop, high-speed crash

Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.

Student conference hoped to build kids' confidence

The conference will be attended by 80 students from eight schools.

Witness: Armed police swarm Paihia car after bank 'incident'

A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.

Car crashes into tree following bank 'incident'

It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Fear of repercussion: Medicine's mental health stigma

The burden on clinicians' mental health must be addressed, anaesthetist Dan Owens says.

Suicide doctor's widow: 'My biggest mistake'

Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.

Trouble in paradise: David and Goliath battle over 1000 new homes

Kaipara District Council recommends approving the plan despite local opposition.

Tit for tat battle in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final

Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.

Life-changing surgery helps Whangārei schoolgirl overcome serious medical condition

She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.

Teen's olive oil extract gets big YES from judges

Young Enterprise Scheme sees youth create and run their own businesses.

Flowers taking over weeds as cemeteries get makeover

A Ngunguru cemetery has been earmarked for renovation by Whangārei District Council.

DHB recruiting to address 'critical' mental health service gaps

The District Health Board is spending $879,000 on doctors filling in for vacancies.

Tangiteroria community pool filled for free

Fonterra donate five truckloads of water to fill empty pool for Tangiteroria.

Baylys Beach community centre finally ready for opening

Long awaited Baylys Beach community centre finally opening its doors

Bid to overturn sale of dairy farm to Chinese buyer fails

The High Court has ruled correct procedures were followed in the sale of Westland Milk.

Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents

Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.