Articles by Yolisa Tswanya
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National
Portable building theft leaves man without emergency housing
Monday, 14 April 2025, 2:40pmWhat was meant to be a fresh start for someone in need has turned into heartbreak and frustration, after a portable building...
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National
Revealed: The region with a drinking problem twice as bad as the rest of NZ
Monday, 10 March 2025, 4:09pmA health official has revealed hospital admissions in Northland for conditions solely due to alcohol is twice the national...
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National
Police search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crash
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 8:55pmPolice are searching for the driver of a truck that crashed while transporting a house in the Far North. The house fell off...
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Upper North Island
‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far North
Monday, 24 February 2025, 11:14amAn unexpected water outage caused some Far North businesses in coastal holiday hotspots to lose income as they had to close...
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News
Late, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza instead
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 2:01pmA Whangārei intermediate school was forced to order at least 100 pizzas for students after their Government-funded lunches arrived late,...
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National
E.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottles
Monday, 17 February 2025, 4:09pmStudents at a Northland school have been asked to bring bottled water in after E.coli was found in the school’s water supply. Renewed...
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Upper North Island
Far North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance ride
Monday, 10 February 2025, 12:06pmA Far North woman is calling for better healthcare in the district after her partner had to endure a painful ambulance ride...
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National
‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts
Monday, 10 February 2025, 10:42amBus route changes affecting at least seven Northland schools could mean students may have to navigate long, dangerous walks...
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Upper North Island
Baby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tides
Friday, 17 January 2025, 4:13pmThe discovery of infant sharks in rock pools near Ahipara in the Far North has sparked both wonder and concern among locals. A...
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Travel
'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World list
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:59pmWith its natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, and warm waters – that offer excellent diving locations – Northland has made...
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National
Person killed in Waimamaku accident may have been struck by a vehicle, police say
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 1:21pmPolice are investigating after a person was killed in a road accident in Waimamaku this morning. A police spokesperson said...
