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The ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementia
Kerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.
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New rules aim to cut forestry deaths after grim 2024 safety record
WorkSafe released the code in August after consulting with stakeholders.
‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin result
Final count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.
Northland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei incident
The person who admitted the two charges cannot be named, for now.
Kaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was run
Ōtamatea councillor Mark Vincent walked out, calling the meeting a farce.
‘A huge number of irregularities’: Kaipara mayor defends election complaint move
A 76-year-old wore his father’s RNZAF blazer to protest for democracy.
‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election move
Electoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.
‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in North
Ingka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.
Hunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-up
Peter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.
Tight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballots
Only 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.
Mayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected today
More results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.
Honouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestone
Family travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.
‘We’re providing a lifestyle’: Developer's vision for beach town on Auckland's doorstep
On Auckland's doorstep, a new development aims to lead the country with its eco-design.
‘So relieved’: Family thankful after missing Whangārei dad makes contact
Family issued a desperate plea this morning after Jared Carter couldn't be located.
'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrain
It took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.
Election hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slurs
Local Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.
Mum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids inside
Jacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.
End of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing history
The 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.
Open justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leader
The high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.
'Fair bit of damage': Ambulance hit in Northland highway crash
State Highway 1 at Whakapara was closed while the scene was cleared.
Closer to home: Cancer Society confirms 20-room lodge to be built in Whangārei
The lodge will enable cancer patients to use the new radiation oncology facility.
Animal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and dead
Nine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.
'Sorry folks, we've got nothing' – Thieves strip church of food for community
Lawnmowers, a weed eater, kayaks and food are among the items stolen.
'I could have died': Survivor relives trauma after third crossing crash in six months
The crash came after a July protest over the crossing, called the city's most dangerous.
Far North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexing
Far North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.
Public figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegation
The charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.
Food rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homes
Whakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.
Chris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progress
Northland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything".
'Political violence': Candidate's roadside sign blasted with shotgun
Other candidates standing for elections in Northland report death threats and damage.
Elderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: Netsafe
Only 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.