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'My experiences gave me fuel': Teen mum's law dream realised at 40
Rahema Hook also helped raise her brother’s three children after his death in 2016.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Bird flu, El Niño fears prompt $150,000 native bird care appeal
The appeal will fund quarantine upgrades, a seabird ward and new brooders.
Police name woman and 7-month-old baby killed in Far North crash
Both were found dead at the scene, and police inquiries are ongoing.
How nannies are finding the courage to talk about meth's impact
Nannies Against P bring methamphetamine harm conversations to Whangārei.
Officials opposed $60m Fletcher grant before ministers approved it
Four government agencies feared help for Fletcher would prompt other firms to seek aid.
‘She’s a miracle’: The Northland nana who got off meth
She was granted full custody of her grandchildren last year.
Sand Safaris owes $2m, grim outlook for creditors, including MBIE
Director links tourist death reparations to company liquidation.
84yo dies from head injury days after suffering three falls in respite care
The HDC found staff missed several chances to identify his falls risk.
Five Lotto players share $1m prize – where last night's winning tickets were sold
Powerball wasn't struck, lifting next Wednesday's jackpot to $12m.
Upset! Counties shock Northland to claim Ranfurly Shield for second time in history
Counties have won the Log o’ Wood for the first time since 2013.
Musician victimised after seeking ADHD help from orchestra
The community ensemble stopped operating in response to Sean Kemball's human rights claim.
Young father murdered in ‘gross over-reaction’ by woman with broken bottle
Arthur Tahere's whānau described his final journey as a 'weapon of injustice'.
'Let them play': Former Tui player to referee Hawke's Bay in FPC
Kaitlin Bates was one of NZ Rugby’s first referee scholarship recipients in 2023.
‘Despair factor’: Northland meth use drops 22% but experts aren’t declaring victory
Northland still has the country’s highest meth use despite a quarterly dip.
Remains found in Northland's Waiomio identified but death still unexplained
Tau Henare Kopa has been identified as the person found dead on September 7.
Fishing groups warn reopening Whangārei Harbour could undo four years of scallop recovery
They want officials to wait for a 2027 biomass survey before considering reopening.
Privacy Commissioner puts Manage My Health, Health NZ on notice after data breach
Manage My Health has until August 2027 to strengthen security controls.
Brothers pulled over for bad driving – but it was the distinctive smell that got them in trouble
Crown: 'They clearly possessed this amount of cannabis for the purpose of selling it.'
Kiwi crossing the road near Tutukākā
Driver warns Northland motorists kiwi are wandering the roads and urges them to stay alert. Video / Shaun Blagrove
Employment confidence gains ground, but most still say jobs are hard to find
Employment confidence rose, but most still say jobs are hard to find.
‘Lucky to be born poor’: Peters mourns brother, remembers life with 10 siblings, parents living in tent
Jim Peters, a former NZ First MP and educator, died last week aged 89.
New Zealand's best airports – ranked and rated
We've ranked our top 15 - now we want to hear from you.
Wellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZ
From $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge.
Weeks after birth, Northland parents learn baby has incurable genetic disease
Dad Pikikotuku Te Kahu is raising awareness about cystic fibrosis through Sweatember.
‘I genuinely thought, this is it’: What happened when Jason Kerrison hit a cow at 100km/h
The musician was driving along State Highway 1 when wandering stock suddenly appeared.
Whangārei Hospital ED in Code Red seven times longer this July than 2025
A Labour candidate said the system was in crisis and more staff were needed.
Protection order 'no better than a piece of soiled toilet paper' as woman raped, beaten by partner
'It should have stopped you. It was worthless so far as protecting her was concerned.'
From flower seller to life prisoner: The Comancheros trafficker behind 700kg of meth
A court said nothing short of a life sentence was justified for Ulakai Fakaosilea.
'It's just a shambles': Parents frustrated by playground closure
Ōpua School's playground has been closed since April, after asbestos was found.
'I didn't know you were here, auntie': Family asleep as armed men target home
Four adults and four children were at the house when men arrived with a gun and a knife.