So far this year Northland has been battered by record-breaking rain, a cyclone and even a tornado. But the region’s also had to contend with a drought, and nowhere was that more keenly felt...
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Wagging, fights common at Dargaville High School, parents say as commissioner appointed
Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Aliases have been used in this story to ensure any current students remain anonymous. A commissioner will be appointed to run Northland’s Dargaville High School after a damning assessment...
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Kapa haka group practises for first-ever public performance in Kerikeri
Sophia Thomas and Rawi Pere lead the group in a practice session. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf A kapa group with a difference is practising furiously for its first-ever public performance in Kerikeri...
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Improving Orthopaedic Care in Northland
The Government is delivering on its commitment to improve healthcare access across the country, with expanded orthopaedic services now reaching more patients in Northland, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealanders deserve timely, high-quality...
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The realities of living in Northland’s most flood-prone town, Moerewa
Northland’s seen it all so far this year – drought, record-breaking rainfall, a cyclone and even a tornado. Is this part of a new normal? Or just par for the course in a region...
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One dead following Dargaville crash
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police say one person has died, after a serious crash Saturday evening in Dargaville. About 5.20pm, police said they were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Jervois Street. Despite...
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‘Trump of the North’ will not seek re-election as mayor
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson will not be seeking re-election to the top job. Photo: NZME A controversial Northland mayor will not be standing for a second mayoral term. In a shock move, Kaipara Mayor...
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Far North town Moerewa burned out on burnouts
Police say the organisers are cooperating with police. Photo: 123RF Community leaders in the small Far North town of Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing “burnouts” to end before it ends...
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Firefighters battle Northland house fire
Ten fire trucks and eight brigades fought the blaze at its peak (file pic). Photo: RNZ / Rob Dixon Nearly 30 firefighters were called to a large house fire in a small town south...
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Carrington Resort trial: Former manager defends actions in court
By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice reporter of Belle Mumby (inset) defended forgery charges related to her time working at Carrington Resort. Photo: Supplied / NZME / Open Justice A judge-alone trial against a former...
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