Kaitāia mill confirmed to close after no buyer found – union
Juken New Zealand is proposing to close its Northland Mill in Kaitāia after failing to find a buyer,…
Health funding increase ‘insulting’ for struggling Northland clinics, doctor says
Clinics cannot increase patient fees this year but will receive extra funding for improved results on immunisations, cancer…
Northland frontline workers demand action as violence against first responders climbs
That experience, and a 10% rise in assaults against Hato Hone St John staff in just one year,…
From beaches to big pay: What draws skilled workers north to Northland
She’s never looked back. “I live in the valley so it’s absolutely stunning, and I like the peace…
Critically ill Marsden Point worker was at bottom of 20m deep tank
A worker who sparked an emergency rescue after becoming seriously ill at the former Marsden Point oil refinery…
Kaikohe boy’s miracle recovery sparks baking fundraiser for Starship Hospital
His mum Kyla sat at his bedside for months while her son fought to survive. “The surgeon told…
Kaikohe boy’s miracle recovery sparks baking fundraiser for Starship Hospital
His mum Kyla sat at his bedside for months while her son fought to survive. “The surgeon told…
Taniora Peri sentenced after machete attack on Northland senior sergeant
At Peri’s recent sentencing, his lawyer said the senior sergeant’s actions likely saved his client’s life. “Not only…
‘We’ve lost our hospital’: Outrage over Health NZ changes in Northland
No new doctors have been recruited, with a nurse taken off Dargaville’s general ward each day to manage…
Dumpers heap rubbish under ‘No Dumping’ sign in Far North
Bags of household rubbish have been illegally discarded next to a “No Dumping” sign near a track in…
Kerikeri pensioner’s 30-year fight over ‘stinking’ stormwater drain
“I gave permission, but only for the retirement village, not for everything else … the council has let…
On The Up: Northland student wins top scholarship to United World College in Canada
The accomplished debater, Whangārei District Council Youth Advisory Group member and school board of trustees student representative was…