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Loyal farm dog Pie stays by trapped 89yo farmer all night, leads neighbours to him
Neighbours found Bill Grounds around 9.30am, barely conscious and hypothermic.
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'We are all going to be struggling': Russell pensioners hit by rent rise
An elderly tenant says her fortnightly rent will jump from $350 to $700 from July 29.
Knives, homemade weapons and assaults: Therapist warns of escalating school violence
Erin Majurey says schools could resemble prisons within a decade without intervention.
Northland kindies sound alarm as more children arrive with limited language skills
Northland campaign launched to help caregivers boost children's communication skills.
Juken NZ to close Kaitaia mill after failed search for buyer
Juken NZ will shut its Northland mill by August 21 after months of review.
'It's going to be hard': Kaitāia on edge as mill closure threatens livelihoods
Around 60 jobs are at risk if Juken NZ’s Northland Mill shuts in July.
Family-friendly haven in Rarotonga: Why Lagoon Breeze Villas feel like home
The villas sit beside the Aro’a Lagoon Marine Reserve in Rarotonga.
Northland Mill to close after failing to find buyer
About 60 workers were told this morning no buyer was found for the mill.
'Fuel is not a luxury': Rural communities bear brunt of soaring pump prices
Te Hāpua residents are now paying as much as $180 to get to the nearest town, Kaitāia.
Cleared for take‑off? Air NZ eyes Kerikeri for aviation engineering school
The feasibility study will assess demand, facilities and job pathways.
Fuel costs bite as Barrier Air fights to keep Northland routes flying
Barrier Air says its monthly fuel bill has jumped from $250k to nearly $500k.
Aitutaki’s dreamlike lagoon is the ultimate family-friendly island escape
A simple day trip from Rarotonga offers the easiest way to paradise.
'One of the most frightening experiences': Far North dog attack sparks probe
Far North District Council is now investigating the Houhora Beach attack.
The island holiday where kids are welcomed everywhere
Shallow lagoons, lagoon cruises and markets keep children happily occupied.
Ancient space rock lights up Northland sky in rare fireball event
Researchers say the fireball probably broke up off Northland's west coast near Dargaville.
Northland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US university
The couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.
'Addiction is savage, but there is always a way back': Far North meth fight
As most homes are on septic tanks, wastewater testing doesn't give true picture of use.
Northland holiday park ditches TVs to help guests switch off and spot kiwi
Guests can hear kiwi calls and may spot the native bird after dark.
Frustration deepens as Kāeo's extended water outage drags on
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa shut its Kāeo office after three weeks without water.
'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attack
Emmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.
From village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submission
Hearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.
'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign ad
Kelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.
‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey
Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.
Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
Council to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stalls
The council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.
'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform
$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.
Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.
Schools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishaps
Northland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.
Far North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policy
Smoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.