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Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
At rock bottom: Far North tourism firms' future grim as travellers avoid region
Far North businesses are considering hibernation as bookings plummet this holiday season.
$11m to help overcrowded Northland schools
Ruakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Seven of our finest recognised
Seven Northlanders have been recognised for their service to the community.
Oh, the places we go: Northlanders welcome level 2
Northlanders out and about as country goes into level 2.
Muslim community adapt Ramadan celebrations during lockdown
Once NZ moves to alert level 2, Muslims will be allowed back to the mosque.
Whangārei Hospital preparing for long-term Covid-19 battle
Theatre extension project to resume as it could potentially increase ICU capacity.
Pandemic bursts wedding dream for some – others wing it
Several couples had to postpone their weddings while others went ahead anyway.
Kamo couple celebrates diamond anniversary with cake during lockdown
Edith and Neil McCaw are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
Age Concern lobbies to become essential service
Whangārei Age Concern president says there is no targeted support for older people.
Hundertwasser centre to receive shape and colour after lockdown
Hundertwasser project team still hopes to open the art centre mid next year.
Cyclist raising funds for rescue helicopter had to be airlifted after crash
A crash and the lockdown disrupted a Reinga-to-Bluff cycling fundraiser.