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'Frantically busy': Covid and flu twindemic hits Northland

A Whangārei GP says this winter's flu is just as severe as the Omicron Covid variant.

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News in briefs from Northland.

Motorcyclist died after driver failed to see him

Police release name of the motorcyclist who died on Matapouri Rd over the weekend.

State tenants updated on the possible future Kāinga Ora houses

Kāinga Ora mulling options for possible redevelopment of state houses in Ruakākā.

Lobby group says 133-lot subdivision a case of urban sprawl in a rural setting

Developer says subdivision meeting need for high-quality homes in Bay of Islands boomtown.

Father and daughter honoured at Surf Life Saving awards

Nicky Howes is the youngest person in the region to receive a life membership.

'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place

Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.

Comment: Youth crime surge needs community response

Our society has been impacted by unprecedented challenges

Northland property prices fall for first time in nearly three years

Northland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.

Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins

Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.

I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles

Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health

Joe Bennett: Roundabouts a beacon of sanity for the world

Evil has no conscience and listens to no reason

Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say

A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.

Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis

Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.

Carolyn Hansen: Essential nutrients, what they are and why you need them

A healthy diet provides the body with all the nutrients needed for its nourishment.

Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial

Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.

New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies

Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.

Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate

Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.