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Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.
Lawyer's ‘bittersweet’ moment winning award
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The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: Where are the parties' disability policies?
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'Potentially dangerous': MP warns of possible violence on campaign trail
Upcoming election likely to be “a different campaign” because of threats to MPs.
Māori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down home
The couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.
Lawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High Court
Michael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.
Man jailed for sexually abusing girl, blames Oranga Tamariki for placing child in his care
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Strong evidence in attempted murder case heading to trial
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Woman charged with killing two children pleads not guilty
The woman has been held in a mental facility and declared fit to stand trial.
Teen's death amplifies community anxiety for safety on Northland beach
The situation has become so bad local residents have taken matters into their own hands.
Wildfires too painful to see unfold, says Northland-based Hawaiian
Death toll from Hawaii fires top 100
'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreak
He was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.
Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North
Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.
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How to save on your power bill
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Schoolkids clean up Kaitāia stream
Far North children cleaned up a Kaitāia stream after finding 'tonnes of trash'.
News briefs from the Far North - hospital health app, enrol to vote and native tree wananga
News snippets from the Far North.
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Standard at Te Hiku Manu Kōrero - Far North Schools Speech Competition impresses
Te Hiku Manu Kōrero Far North Schools Speech Competition brings out the best in our youth.
News in brief: Better access to hospital documents; citrus collection a success
The latest news bites from around the region.
Bay News: Bridge work begins; School joins Project Island Song
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Tautoro School celebrates increased roll with new playground
New playground at Tautoro School delights children
Enchanter tragedy: Skipper to defend charges against him, company
Five men died when the Enchanter sank in March 2022.
Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
Two Far North fires keep FENZ busy, with one suspected arson.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.
A community-building exchange: Top Northland poet explains how the power of words can bring people together
Northland has a bunch of events on during this year's National Poetry Day.
Commonsense approach still vital in Northland despite lifting of Covid protections
Community leaders in Northland are generally happy with the lifting of Covid protections.