The new physical restraint policy requires staff to be trained before they can restrain a child and report the incident to relevant parties. Photo / 123rf A Northland education leader says the new physical...

Raumanga stabbing victim Shayden Perkinson’s loved ones marched through the rain side by side with a band of Whangārei residents concerned about crime. Around 150 people took part in Sunday’s peaceful hīkoi organised by...

The 400-seat Turner Centre auditorium was packed, with hundreds more forced to follow the meeting on a large screen in the theatre bar. Photo / Peter de Graaf Kerikeri’s biggest public meeting in living...

The revelation that some Kiwi businesses are already using ChatGPT has raised the issue of how educators will prepare younger generations for a workforce they may be ousted from. Goldman Sachs economists predicted in...

Mangakahia Lions member Keith McLeod with lifeguards (from left) Lindsay Hill, Hannah Lugtigheid, Tania and Alesha Ahrens. The Mangakahia Lions Club generously donated $5000 each to Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Patrol and Whangārei Heads Volunteer...

Betty Hooper (then 101 years young) was nominated in 2020 for this ultimate recognition by members of her community. Photo / Supplied OPINION A Civic Honour is council’s highest possible award, given for outstanding...

A sign erected at a Kerikeri Rd property recently purchased by Kāinga Ora has been revealed as a hoax. An official-looking sign erected at a Kerikeri property claiming a developer plans to build a...

Nena Rogers said gardeners’ hard work is being destroyed by the invasive armyworm. Photo / Tania Whyte Avid gardeners in the Far North are “majorly concerned” an invasive pest is wreaking havoc with their...

Personal fitness is, without a doubt the greatest discipline, preparing you mentally, physically and emotionally, Carolyn Hansen writes. Photo / 123rf Opinion If you think you can’t afford the time to hit the gym...

Betty Hooper, right, with friend Theodora Nicholas when the latter received a Civic Award. Photo / Supplied Northland centenarian Betty Hooper has breathed her last but her work around the treatment of children diagnosed...