70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put aside
The current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.
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Northland food blogger featured in Edmonds' te reo Māori cookbook
Mumma's Kitchen Kirsten Holtz of Northland has seven recipes featured.
Kiwi city's fuel price hits $3 a litre - residents demand answers
People are struggling to make ends meet and are frustrated and confused by the prices.
Concerns spread over size and scale of Whangārei social housing projects
Opponents of the size and scale of the Whangārei social housing plans step up lobbying.
Discovering the world of waka ama
Taking a closer look into the increasingly popular sport
Social housing fears: Public meeting to hear residents' concerns
Kāinga Ora has applied for resource consent despite concerns from residents.
Riding for the Disabled is mahi that gives “great reward”
Lessons are the "best day of the week" for attendees and whānau.
'Pretty mind blowing' - Chop Shop rebuilt three months after fire destroyed business
A devastating fire destroyed a family's livelihood - until the community stepped up.
Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says
It was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.
Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".
'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair pay
Not all teachers are paid the same in sector where children's education starts.
24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym owner
Jack Colbourne is set to train for 24 hours straight to raise mental health awareness.
Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.
Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū
A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.
Teen swimmer set sights high after national medal haul
Te Paki, 13, won a haul of medals at the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships.
Primary kids shine bright in yellow for Daffodil Day
A local primary school was a ray of sunshine on Daffodil Day 2023
Letter penned to WDC and Kāinga Ora over Kensington social housing proposal
There's concerns around the proposed size of the buildings, traffic issues and stormwater.
Compulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators say
The one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.
'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered
Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final
Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issue
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