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Kristina Green says it's okay that it's taken 20 years to get her life on track.

The survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.

Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.

While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.

John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.

The fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.

Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.

Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.

The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.

The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.

The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.

Grayson was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma when he was eight months old.

Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.

The girls said the blouses were unflattering and uncomfortable.

Rogue wave the first of double whammy for couple on 18-month sailing adventure.

The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.

Principals say they need a range of support measures to cope with mounting violence.

Only about 15 graduate students are accepted by the PhD programme each year.

Reece Samuels has been diving for 27 years but has never seen a shark so curious.

The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.

Northland regional heat is next month; Christchurch attacks likely to feature in speeches.

Video of the performance at Te Matatini went viral and now been given another boost.

Shona Whitehead said many people in the community can't afford to pay for vaccines.

Immigration NZ apologised and said the medical waiver and visa should have been granted.

'I think it's inhumane... They're treating him like he's a criminal.'

Man stable in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in alleged Far North assault.

'We have a real problem with the ones that are deliberately being kept at home.'

The student bought a rose for every year 11 student.

The goal of the hub is to tackle attendance, transience, and mental health.

Family fundraise as little Grayson relapses.

This year is Whangārei woman Latoya Hood's first as a teacher.