Articles by Brodie Stone
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Crime
Man hospitalised following fight overnight, three men due to appear in court
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 4:48pmPolice are urging anyone with information or footage to contact them after a large fight in central Whangārei saw one man...
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Crime
Morningside dairy robbery: Three arrested, no reported injuries
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 5:21pmPolice have arrested three people after an aggravated robbery at a dairy in Morningside early this morning. Senior Sergeant...
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National
'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 7:12amDargaville and its surrounding areas have been likened to the Wild West amid a recent spate of burglaries, ram raids and...
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National
24yo man killed in Morewa crash after car hits culvert
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 2:53pmA 24-year-old man died after his car failed to make a corner and rolled on a remote Far North road. The death is the second...
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Education
Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job
Monday, 5 February 2024, 4:19pmNorthland’s school leaders fear a lack of experience will impact on student learning after 80 principals resigned in six...
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National
'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys Beach
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 1:30pmThree pilot whales have died in 24 hours after becoming stranded on Baylys Beach in Northland. The first two whales were...
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National
Connection for the lonely and grieving on Christmas Day in Whangārei
Wednesday, 27 December 2023, 1:56pmEnsuring no one was alone on Christmas was the sentiment behind a community breakfast in downtown Whangārei. For many, Christmas...
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News
Charter schools may return to Northland after Government reversal
Monday, 18 December 2023, 12:52pmThe return of charter or ”partnership” schools has been dubbed a step backwards by Northland education unions and leaders. However,...
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National
Community Envirohub replaces old Whangārei council building
Monday, 11 December 2023, 11:11amA repurposed Whangārei District Council building is now a hub for community groups to collaborate and educate the public. The...
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Education
Jibbitz trades ending in tears triggers ban at schools
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 3:49pmJibbitz - accessories that clip on to Crocs - are being banned in schools in Northland due to escalating arguments between...
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Education
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 3:47pmWhangārei Childcare Centre is among 100 early childcare centres nationwide striking over pay parity and unmanageable teacher-to-child...
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National
Kiwi city's fuel price hits $3 a litre - residents demand answers
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 7:06amWhangārei motorists have been paying some of the highest average fuel prices in the country, but the reason why has remained...
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National
White Cross saga a symptom of healthcare crisis, poverty advocate says
Friday, 14 July 2023, 4:32pmThe public outcry about White Cross charging kids under 14 highlights the need for more primary healthcare support, a child...
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National
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Monday, 3 July 2023, 4:12pmSole parent beneficiaries in Northland could pocket an extra $20 a week from August as child support will now be paid directly...
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National
Far North District Council Health Officer 'satisfied' raw chicken incident will not repeat
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 4:08pmThe cause of raw chicken in school lunches at Kaitāia College has been marked as “human error” according to provider, Bells...
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National
'It’s devastating': Couple scammed into paying bond for property that wasn't for rent
Saturday, 11 March 2023, 4:35pmA Northland couple due to move into a rental together found out a week before that their supposed new home was not up for...