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'Incredibly inadequate': Union warns transfers could delay 111 calls
St John withdrew one Kawakawa ambulance patient transfer service due to Health NZ funding.
Latest from Bay of Islands
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Meth driver crashed and flew 22m, killing kind neighbour fixing letterbox
Judge: 'That selfishness has stolen from this family the life of a man who was loved'.
Revealed: How A-listers buy property in NZ – and the demands they make
From Rod Stewart to Ricky Martin – this is what it takes to sell a house to a celebrity.
Wellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZ
From $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge.
'It's just a shambles': Parents frustrated by playground closure
Ōpua School's playground has been closed since April, after asbestos was found.
Blaze at cafe next to NZ’s oldest building ‘suspicious’ – Fire and Emergency
Police are investigating a fire at Honey House Cafe beside Kemp House and the Stone Store.
Unrepentant real estate agent: 'We erupted with rage at having to do this course'
Janet Dickson is on the brink of losing her licence but says she stands by her decision.
Northland marine protections at risk if councils lose fishing powers
Northland's Mimiwhangata and Cape Brett protections face an uncertain future.
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
European developer's vision turns former Kerikeri Bunnings into boutique retail hub
Kerikeri’s former Bunnings site is being transformed into a boutique retail hub.
Northland’s clean energy boom stalling amid weak power grid links
Energy Bridge plan aims to fix Northland grid and unlock green power projects.
The world’s best family destinations, and your top tips for what to do there
Another category win for one NZ destination, but which Pacific island took second place?
Far North councillor's parliamentary bid may force $100k byelection
Davina Smolders says she would resign if placed in Act’s top 10 or 11.
Northland rescues call for action over 'tragic' puppy sales
Rescuers say desexing myths are fuelling unwanted dogs in the Far North.
'Flush less': Urgent conserve water notice issued for Far North residents
Contractors are working to repair the damage by late this afternoon.
'It’s a thrill': Fishing host’s dolphin visitors return this winter
Matt Watson says the pod visits his Far North bay each winter.
More than a year on, Julie Butler and her schooner remain missing
She had lived aboard the vessel in Northland for more than a decade.
Sporting Memories Club marks first year helping seniors find connection
The Kerikeri club provides connection for seniors with cognitive decline and caregivers.
'Not such a bad idea': Northlander swaps 190sq m home for 30sq m tiny house
'I feel like a happy tortoise in a shell,' artist and former journalist Keri Molloy says.
Jamie Lockett: Ninja, rebel and accused terrorist dies aged 64
The former Auckland Grammar boy brought chaos into the lives of many.
'Great relief': Missing 31-year-old found safe
Police had been appealing for sightings of Zhane O’Neill-Harvey.
‘I just want to know she’s alive’: Mother’s plea for missing daughter
Police are appealing for any sightings of 31-year-old Zhane O’Neill-Harvey.
Whangārei campgrounds losing thousands after storm damage scares off travellers
Landslides in January cut access to several Northland coastal communities.
From paddock to plate: Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
New Zealand has about 400 truffieres, including several in Northland.