General practice services leader at Mahitahi Hauora, Mary-Ann Clueard. A new self-screening test has given wāhine across Northland the ability to self-test for human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer, and its success...

Whangārei District Council said while it has seen progression in some of its climate change actions, there was room for improvement. Photo / John Stone Whangārei District Council (WDC) has admitted its climate action...

Supermarket supply costs have risen just over 10 per cent in a year, with the cost of fresh produce up by almost 20 per cent, according to an Infometrics report. Photo / NZME Northland’s...

Family involved in Manukau Habour boating tragedy speak, major cutbacks on the way for Auckland and big wins in last night’s Lotto draw in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald...

PAIHIA DIVE/Stuff Maunganui Bay/Deep Water Cove is known for its spectacular fish species. The area has been protected by a rāhui since 2009 and will now be a permanent no-fishing zone. (File photo) All...

Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust, also known as Rawene Hospital, still has its after-hours services closed. Photo / NZME By Sam Olley of RNZ A temporary measure that has left Rāwene Hospital with no overnight...

Retiring Northland area manager Brian Hughes and wife Shirley at his farewell. Thirty-four years, 1.7 million kilometres and a tanker-load of coffee – a snapshot of outgoing Northland area manager Brian Hughes’ time with...

Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust clinical and centre director Jen Glover (red dress) said the response in Northland has been positive. Photo / Ngāti Hine. Therapy of the musical kind is expanding in Northland as...