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Why a Whangārei rural postie stayed 30 years in the job despite hugely increased workload

Northland postie has delivered her final package after 40 years

'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory

The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.

'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her file

Maaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.

'This has sparked me up': Powerlifting star Trish Muldrock's medal haul sparks new passion

Northland powerlifter Trish Muldrock has just smashed her eighth world record.

Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says

Some believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.

'Fight culture:' Teen's fireworks attack filmed and posted online

It was supposed to be a family event - but instead one teen was taken to hospital.

Far North woman warns others after bag plucked from supermarket trolley

Pensioner too scared to do anything when her bag was taken outside Pak'nSave Kaitāia.

Sand mining firm ordered to pay $500k to Pākiri beach opponents

McCallum Bros was ordered to pay $500k to groups opposing mining plans in the area.

Fallen pylons, seaweed, crime and roads: Northland MP Grant McCallum's busy first year

A year ago, Grant McCallum was elected Northland's new MP. What's he most proud of so far?

Northlander the only validated gang member holding a firearms licence

Only one gang member on NZ's National Gang List has an expired firearms licence.

Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development

Mangawhai's population has doubled in the last 10 years, with more new homes coming.

Opinion: 'Death by 1000 cuts to Te Tiriti o Waitangi' - Hūhana Lyndon, Green MP

OPINION: When an apology is at odds with actions, then those words are empty.

Teen who OD'd was sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her' as crisis team unavailable

Ataria Heta later died of a suspected suicide. Her family want more help for teens.

Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite

A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal

Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues

The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.

Kaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'

The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.

Revealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economy

Full value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.

Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions

The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.