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For many people experiencing mental distress or addictionrelated crises, hospital emergency departments can become the default place to seek help. But a new service in Kaita¯ia aims to offer something different. Te Whare Tau, a crisis...
Flooding from heavy rain in Northland blocked roads and turned paddocks into ponds over the weekend. But meteorologists, councils and farming leaders say now is the time to prepare for a drier spring and summer as El Nino takes hold. With...
The Far North District Council has installed CCTV cameras at five rubbish collection points around the district to identify people illegally dumping rubbish. The cameras are currently keeping vigil at Whitehills Transfer Station,...
Earlier this year the FNDC stepped up efforts to stop illegal rubbish dumping, also known as ‘fly tipping’, and enforced fines of up to $400 for individuals caught dumping rubbish and other household items. The council added that much of what...
The Radiation Oncology Project at Whanga¯rei Hospital has been highly commended in the national 2026 Building People Awards. The $60.9 million project was recognised in the category of Collaboration Over $20m Projects, acknowledging the...
Wild goats are under fire again as the Department of Conservation’s annual National Wild Goat Hunting Competition gets underway. The competition runs from August 1 to November 26, with more than $60,000 worth of prizes up for grabs....
