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ACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoush

ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially backed the tender but soon changed his mind.

'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes

Leaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.

Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ

Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.

'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed

Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.

'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban

Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.

Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle

BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.

Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill

National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.

Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes

Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.

'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy

The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.

How Māori youth are learning traditional medicine and giving back

Over 20 rangatahi attended the Koi Ora Ngahuru during the April school holidays.

Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review

The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.

'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process

The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.

Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says

The average cost of a wedding has increased over recent years.

Northland welcomes new rescue helicopters

The air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.

Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'

Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.

Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour

The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.

Woman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throat

The woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.

'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aid

Salvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.