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'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequities
Northland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.
Latest from Northland
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.
'Make a huge difference': Principals praise KidsCan support
KidsCan supports 1100 schools, helping with food, shoes, and jackets.
Editorial: PM wrong to stay clear of Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's move sends the wrong signal during a tense time for NZ race relations.
Medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar
Scripts for the legal products rose from 9% in 2022 to 37% in 2024.
'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be released
Jameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.
Teenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei layby
Police have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.
Waitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty bill
Organisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Layby slaying: Motorcyclist shot and body abandoned in creek; police seek footage
Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family
A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.
Did Māori cede sovereignty in 1840? Why the Waitangi Tribunal says 'No'
Shane Jones says NZ First will never allow a hapū-based settlement in the North.
‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds
Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.
Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.
‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghy
The injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.
Delays expected following serious crash in Northland
Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.
Special affinity with horses: Northland ‘horse whisperer’ to compete in Special Olympics event
Alex Goldsack will compete in Christchurch from December 10 to 14.
‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs rise
Parents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.
‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025
Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.
Rāhui in place following Northland motorcyclist death
Police are investigating after the motorcyclist was found dead in a creek yesterday.
Charges laid over fatal hit-and-run in Ōkaihau
A 19-year-old man died from his injuries late on Tuesday night.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
Summer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plants
Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.
Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap
A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title
Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.
Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.
