(file image) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi An unborn baby has died after a serious crash involving a stolen vehicle in a small town in Northland on Monday. Police said they were called to...
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Northland woman dies after ovarian cancer goes undiagnosed by doctors for five years
The woman had multiple referrals and many investigations over post-menopausal bleeding, but no treatment plan was put in place, and surgery was not offered (file image). Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A woman died...
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The difference between central and local government – Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Water reforms, fluoridation, homelessness and Māori wards are things the mayor receives correspondence about weekly, and which the council has no control over. Photo / 123 rf Vince Cocurullo is the mayor of Whangārei...
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Three Northland flood protection projects in line for Govt’s new regional funds
A project to upgrade stop banks alongside the Wairoa River between Dargaville and Te Kopuru is in line for money from the Government’s new Regional Infrastructure Fund. Image / NZ Herald Farmers say they...
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Northland father of five gives evidence in child abuse trial
The father raised the five boys on his own for 10 years. Photo – 123rf WARNING: This article discusses violence towards children and may be upsetting to some readers. A father accused of a...
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Far North’s proposed 16.5% rates rise cut to 5.1% after council finds $8.5m savings
Far North Kahika/Mayor Moko Tepania is delighted that the council was able to reduce a planned 16.5 per cent rates rise this year to 5.1 per cent after finding $8.5 million in savings and...
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‘We need more Māori in this space’ – Whangārei surgeon awarded grant to close breast cancer survival gap
Whangārei-based surgeon Dr Maxine Ronald. Photo: SUPPLIED Whangārei-based surgeon Dr Maxine Ronald will receive a $300,000 fellowship to support her research aiming to close the gap in breast cancer survival between Māori and non-Māori....
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Person dies after falling off jetski in Northland
Photo: 123rf.com A person has died after falling off a jetski in Northland. Police said the crash occurred on Friday afternoon just north of Ripiro Beach. “Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the...
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Far North rongoā practitioner welcomes resurgence of traditional Māori healing practice
Far North rongoā practitioner Jolie Davis at work. Davis attended the recent Rongoā Māori Conference in Rotorua. A Far North rongoā practitioner has welcomed the resurgence of the traditional Māori healing practice after the...
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Northland cop justified on using pepper spray on offender, IPCA finds
Police acknowledge the Independent Police Conduct Authority report which found that an officer was justified in using pepper spray during a public disorder incident in Kaitaia. A police officer was justified in using pepper...
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