Articles by Brodie Stone
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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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Education
Chromebooks, shoes, uniforms and stationary- the overwhelming list returns
Sunday, 21 January 2024, 3:00PMThe Northland school year is nearly in full swing and education reporter Brodie Stone has got the news covered. Today’s story...
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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
Letter penned to WDC and Kāinga Ora over Kensington social housing proposal
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 3:36PMIrate residents and ratepayers of the ‘Kensington Development Group’ have penned a letter to the Whangārei District Council...
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National
'Definite spike' in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
Monday, 14 August 2023, 3:49PMA Northland GP has seen a “definite spike” in influenza cases over the last few weeks, prompting a timely reminder to get...
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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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Health
'I don’t think it’s right': Parents infuriated at White Cross charging for child visits
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 8:25AMParents are angry that they will now have to dig into their pockets for their sick child to see a doctor at White Cross in...
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National
Devastating Gas Kaihu fire not suspicious
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 1:25PMFire investigators have concluded that the Gas Kaihu fire is not suspicious, saying a fault in one of the freezers in the...
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National
'Everything is gone': Family devastated after blaze destroys home, business
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 11:33AMA fiery blaze in the small town of Kaihu has destroyed the home and livelihood of a “beautiful” family of five - and the...
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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
'Wrap-around' support offered to whanau; principal releases statement
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 3:05PMThe principal of Whangārei Boys’ High School, Karen Gilbert-Smith, has released a new statement in the wake of the Abbey...
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Crime
'Don't hurt my wife' Gas station manager left helpless as youth commit brazen robbery
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 8:43AMFour knife-wielding youth allegedly robbed Tikipunga Gas in a brazen attack that has left workers and witnesses traumatised...
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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...
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National
Students vomiting after being fed raw chicken at Kaitaia College
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 2:52PMStudents at Northland’s Kaitaia College received a nasty shock on Wednesday after being provided with raw chicken tenders...
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Science
200th kiwi released on Tūtūkākā Coast
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 10:46AMHundreds turned up at events to celebrate the 200th release of kiwi that have been reared on Matakohe Island. Two events...
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National
Shark sightings lead to grisly discovery
Friday, 16 December 2022, 1:18PMA local man from Baylys Beach, Con Fowler, has raised the alarm after finding a large sting ray washed up on the beach with...