Far North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stress
Funding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.
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Ruakākā children's deaths: Police took nearly an hour to dispatch staff
Police shared further details after their response time raised questions.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Whangarei Boys' High School and LSA in dispute over employment matters
Unjustified disadvantage grievance challenged.
Road Safety Week 2023: We can't blame crashes on road conditions, says driver trainer
Gerry O'Connell has spent more than a decade trying to make our roads safer.
John Williamson: How tragic events change laws
Williamson says safety, after all, involves both a system and an education process.
Pro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to Northland
Michel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.
Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath
Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?
Lighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damage
The road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.
Far North mum keeps the whānau fed, despite financial constraints
Shantelle Puru's careful budget faced ruin when $50 was lost in the supermarket carpark.
Haze Peihopa homcide: Whangārei brothers convicted over death fighting to keep name suppression
Court of Appeal to decide if brothers convicted over Whangārei death keep suppression
Road Safety Week 2023: Paramedic's warning after seeing too much carnage on roads
Critical care paramedic Paul Davis has seen more than enough carnage on our roads.
Grief not anger needed to overcome trauma of three young deaths - Emily Henderson
Emily Henderson - river of grief over tragic deaths of youngsters
Promotion winner happy with $10k win despite missing out on $1m
CrossFit enthusiast picks envelope with $10k rather than $1m.
Sea rescue: Skipper operates on crewmate, guided by surgeon via FaceTime
Northland rescue chopper crew praised for skill, professionalism.
Enchanter rescuers stunned to receive highest national honour for lifesaving efforts
Top S&R honours for Northland Enchanter rescuers
Council sounds alarm with Govt over 'worst invasive seaweed' worldwide
The invasive seaweed is considered to pose a great threat to Northland's coastline.
Northland news in brief: Pink Ribbon morning tea; more rain, wind on way and Sistema to turn 10
News snippets from Northland.
Woman appears in court after two children found dead in Ruakākā
Woman appears in court in relation to the death of children in Ruakākā.
'Truly overwhelmed by love': Karnin Petera's family issue heartfelt thanks
The teen's whānau wrote a long list of thank-yous, which included the boy's school.
Northland police on what is killing people on region’s roads
Police plan to ramp up breath testing and crackdown on speeding in rural areas.
Family friend saw 'lovely kids' day before Ruakākā deaths
A friend said nothing appeared out of the ordinary when he saw the kids on Sunday morning.
Police charge woman in connection with double homicide in Ruakākā
Police are questioning one person in relation to a double homicide in Ruakākā.
Woman, 25, charged with murder after deaths of two children in Ruakākā
The woman will be appearing in court today.
Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw
Animal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.
'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environment
Kaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.
News in briefs from Northland - fatal crash; Hospice week and support for parents
News snippets from Northland.
Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up
Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.
Kevin Page: Being a model citizen comes with its drawbacks
Posing for a photographer causes issues for columnist Kevin Page.
Explosive and dynamic: Theatre company thrilled to bring coming-of-age show to the North
A punk-style theatre production will be performed in Whangārei and Kerikeri soon.
Dramatic rescue as chopper plucks elderly patient from boat 240km out at sea
Northland’s Sikorsky choppers are the only ones with a big enough range for ocean rescues.
Kids' deaths treated as double homicide
Police are investigating the deaths of two children, believed to be aged 1 and 4.
Road Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their part
Northlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.
'Shock to the community': Two children dead at Northland home
Double homicide in Ruakākā, Northland, being investigated by police