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Beachside bliss: Inside Kingscliff’s family-friendly Mantra resort escape
The Lagoon Pool is Mantra on Salt Beach’s sparkling centrepiece.
Hospitals hand out $13m in vouchers to ease ED pressure
More than 130,000 patients were redirected from EDs to urgent care or telehealth.
'Dental disease': Thousands of children face surgery delays
Health NZ data shows the waiting list has grown by around 1500 in two years.
Covid antiviral access threatened after Health NZ funding change
Health NZ has admitted it didn’t consult with pharmacies before changing the funding.
Could Aussie hospitals hiring freezes be the answer to our workforce shortage?
Several Victorian hospitals has announced temporary freezes, Australian media report.
Woman suffers after doctor used surgical mesh against her wishes
Patient says she’s disappointed about the consequences for the specialist.
More than 9,000 NZ health workers have registered to work in Australia in past year
There has been a 'significant increase in applications' in the past 12 months.
‘Frustrated and disheartened’: Dental surgeons unable to keep up with children’s waitlist
About 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.
Revealed: Most health professionals approved for immigration pathway already live in NZ
Changes to immigration settings last year were aimed at attracting highly skilled workers.
Calls to widen eligibility for special Ukraine visas
There are renewed calls to help Ukrainian nationals get to our shores.
$870m windfall: Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis still to come forward
Bonus Bonds investors are yet to make contact with the scheme as it's wind up continues.
Mass vaccination: More than 10,000 jabbed
The long queues from yesterday were evidently not present today.
Minister won't back down on her position not to arm police officers
Poto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.
10-month wait: Woman reunited with Canadian husband following immigration U-turn
Her partner was initially refused a work visa due to having multiple sclerosis.
Lucky strike: Whangārei retailer sells winning scratchie and Lotto ticket
Sunnyside Foodmarket in Kamo sold a winning Lotto ticket and scratchie in one week.
Councillor Stuart Bell resigns six months before election
Councillor quits, saying aspects are 'completely at odds with values I hold personally'.
Residents woken by gunshots in Raumanga
Raumanga residents woken by gunshots in the early hours of the morning.
Hot dry weather good for grape growers
Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.
Te Ora Hau to build $5.5m facility in Tikipunga
Te Ora Hou Te Ora Hou Northland is building its own facilities in Tikipunga.
Minister on regional transport chairman: 'He's had his day'
Pair have contrasting views about the four lane highway between Whangārei and Auckland.
Wasp attack: Northland woman lucky to be alive
Vivienne Hollis was swollen, struggling to breathe and slipping out of consciousness.
Unusual earthquake swarm strikes off coast of Northland
Northland has had 24 earthquakes in the past month.
Ruakaka fisherman Northland's fourth suspected drowning
Local man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.
Police Dive Squad called in search for missing swimmer
The search will resume with the Police Dive Squad on Saturday.
Dad can't apply for paid parental leave
Regan Morgan is ineligible for paid parental leave because his wife does not qualify.
Woman issues warning after narrowly avoiding email scam
Pat Fowler has a warning for others.
Candlelight vigil for Grace Millane and other violence victims to be held in Whangārei tonight
The vigil will be held at the Canopy Bridge at 8pm.
Family gift land to become scenic reserve
Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.
Support sought for plastic-free foodstore in Whangārei
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.
Teen killed in crash west of Whangārei
One person died and three others were injured in the crash.
Lion's mane jellyfish delights at Whangārei Heads
The jellyfish was found on the beach at Urquharts Bay on Saturday.