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Ambulance staff under pressure as calls surge
Many of the calls are for problems such as chest pain and falls - not just Covid and flu.
Comment: Common humanity underpins rational discussion
We need to find a way to stand our ground - without needing to level everyone around us.
Dargaville Hospital closes general ward amid Covid-19 outbreak
The outbreak is the second in less than a week in a Northland hospital ward.
The Whangārei mums moving mountains to reduce poverty
Māmā Moving Mountains works to bring the dreams of Northland mums to life.
'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.
Finance Minister avoids anti-mandate protesters in Whangārei
Protesters turned up at a day centre for the homeless looking for Grant Robertson.
Whangārei Central a hotspot for car thefts
Car thefts are on the rise, especially in Whangārei Central and Paihia.
Will the new Equity Index save Northland's deprived education sector?
A new school funding system reveals Northland as the region with the greatest need.
Northland musicians aim for top 30 semifinalist selection at Smokefreerockquest
Northland's regional Smokefreerockquest winners get high praise from judges.
People should remain vigilant: Community spread of Covid ramps up in Northland
Northlanders are being reminded to mask-up as the community spread of Covid-19 ramps up.
Revealed: Identity of top cop who interfered in prosecution
The senior officer at the centre of an IPCA investigation is a familiar face in Northland.
'I love league' Wāhine and kōtiro lace up for new league competition
Competition kicks off this weekend and has six contested women's team.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Another deluge to hit Far North tonight
Major slip closes Waiotemarama Gorge Rd in South Hokianga.
Briefs: Fatal Moerewa crash, arrest over gun incident
The latest news bites from around the region.
Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."
Afghan families learn how to swim
Afghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.
More than 60 charges laid after major drug and money laundering scheme busted
The syndicate was reportedly headed by a Waitematā man with links to a Vietnamese gang.
Waiotemarama Gorge Road in South Hokianga unlikely to be fully re-opened until August
Motorists advised about a major slip and detours in place in Hokianga.
Orange heavy rain warning and strong wind watch for Northland issued
Northlanders advised to take care on the roads this afternoon and to avoid going out.
Cost of living has a dampening effect on Northland house buyers' appetite
Northland's median price remains unchanged from June 2021, sitting at $700,000.
First Union claims Channel Infrastructure won't pay a cent towards site remediation
Expected cost of conversion to import-terminal at Marsden Pt between $200m and $220m.
'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'
Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.
More heavy rain expected this week after downpour
The heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.
Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep
Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
Mid Northern win club rugby final, skipper scores four tries
Mid Northern end nine-year drought on premier rugby title with win over Waipū.
Save Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'
Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.