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‘They’re good fellas’: Boaties at centre of life-saving rescue drama thank Northland helicopter crew

Skipper urges other boaties to be prepared with the right gear, training and communication

'It's about being an upstander': Pink Shirt Day celebrated in Whangārei

Schools across the region spread awareness for anti-bullying by dressing in pink attire.

WorkSafe prohibits high-risk school trips after Abbey Caves death

WorkSafe has issued two notices to the high school as it undergoes investigation.

'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crash

The ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.

Harshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards final

Whangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards

70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials

Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools

Fine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally played

Janice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.

Budget 2023 report card: Do the Govt's financial commitments meet the grade?

Four themes dominate this year's Budget - the cost of living among them.

Far North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stress

Funding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.

Haze Peihopa homcide: Whangārei brothers convicted over death fighting to keep name suppression

Court of Appeal to decide if brothers convicted over Whangārei death keep suppression

Road Safety Week 2023: Paramedic's warning after seeing too much carnage on roads

Critical care paramedic Paul Davis has seen more than enough carnage on our roads.

Promotion winner happy with $10k win despite missing out on $1m

CrossFit enthusiast picks envelope with $10k rather than $1m.

Sea rescue: Skipper operates on crewmate, guided by surgeon via FaceTime

Northland rescue chopper crew praised for skill, professionalism.

Grief not anger needed to overcome trauma of three young deaths - Emily Henderson

Emily Henderson - river of grief over tragic deaths of youngsters

Enchanter rescuers stunned to receive highest national honour for lifesaving efforts

Top S&R honours for Northland Enchanter rescuers

Northland news in brief: Pink Ribbon morning tea; more rain, wind on way and Sistema to turn 10

News snippets from Northland.

Woman appears in court after two children found dead in Ruakākā

Woman appears in court in relation to the death of children in Ruakākā.

'Truly overwhelmed by love': Karnin Petera's family issue heartfelt thanks

The teen's whānau wrote a long list of thank-yous, which included the boy's school.