A town with no dentist looks set to be forced to add fluoride to its water supplies to prevent dental decay. Small towns – including dentistless Dargaville in Northland – may need to take...

Getting in a bit of exercise every day is key to keeping fit during holiday season. You’ve spent all year getting fit, eating a healthy balanced diet, trying to be mindful and taking care...

The scene of a dramatic helicopter rescue at Cave Bay in Northland’s Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve in December, 2020. Photo / Supplied Two Northland students are still triggered by the sight of the...

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...