The famous Eel McPherson leaves town after storm
Eel McPherson taught kids not all eels were mean.
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Chief medical officer - what's working, what's not for NDHB.
Chief medical officer Dr Mike Roberts pulled no punches in his view of the NDHB's issues.
Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm
They've survived the biggest economic challenge in a generation - but still need help.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Northland MP storms out of port meeting
MP Matt King says the meeting was an NZ First campaign rally in disguise.
Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams
The Māori Television show pairs a longtime star with a social media sensation.
Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable
More homes may be deemed unfit for occupation once further inspections have been done.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South collection tomorrow; and racial abuse investigated.
Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack
Police release images of the offender who struck during darkness.
Govt grants $8m for Kerikeri projects, $1m for dog pounds
Projects include Domain revamp, wharf, sports facilities, sculpture and dog pounds.
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.
RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre
'It's the end of one era and the beginning of another': Whangārei RSA president.
Smokefreerockquest: Kate Popham - AKA Seven Zen - wins regional title
'Many of my songs are somewhere between a social commentary and a protest.'
Gwen Lawson: Third time's the trick for singles bowls comp
Even as the season draws to a close, it won't be long until the 2020/21 season comes.
Ngāwhā hot pools weeks away from re-opening
Both pool complexes have been closed for upgrades but one is about to throw open doors.
Northland DHB's Covid-19 bill up to $10.6m
The results for 2019/20 financial year would be released at the next board meeting.
Survey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki
The survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.
Northland's July 2020 flood in photos
Some of our - and our readers' - best images from the July 2020 flood.
Professional cuddling service launches in Whangārei
Whakarongotai Nikora says professional cuddling provides a safe space for connection.
Opportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard
28ha first stage of three-year conversion planted last year with G3 gold kiwifruit.
Police committed to holding those responsible to account
Whangārei mum targeted in racist attack still fears for her family after going to police.
Army reservists called out to help stranded kidney patients
Army reservists called out to help stranded kidney patients
News snippets from Northland
$51,000 for rescue helicopter; and avoid DoC tracks due to storm damage.
Moerewa septic tanks pumped out; more water savings needed in Whangārei
The city's reservoirs were running about 25-40 per cent full after the weekend's deluge.
Latest Northland state housing development gets mixed reactions
Latest Northland state housing development gets mixed reactions.
Climate change sculpture mooted for Kerikeri crossroads
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Five branches in Northland could be affected
The Warehouse tight-lipped on reduced hours/redundancies at its Northland stores.
Homecoming for new principal after more than two decades
New principal keen to change the reputation of Kamo High School for the better.
Culinary challenge to celebrate Northland's unique flavours
A new event builds on the paddock-to-plate ethos that has thrived here for many years.
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Restoration of city's fire-ravaged old town hall still on hold
There is still no date for when the rebuild work will start.
Kiwi Natalie Scott to receive Freedom of London award
Previous winners include Princess Di, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.
Quarry Gardens facing potential $100,000 flood bill
It could be months before the gardens are returned to their usual beautiful state.