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Northland news in brief: Alleged tomahawk robbery; and Lucky Lotto player

Snippets of news from around the region.

Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review

“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”

Vince Cocurullo: What do the Three Waters reform proposals mean?

It might be helpful to summarise them in this column.

‘We’re over the moon’: Fritter fest makes welcome return after three-year absence

Whangārei event combines music, postive vibes and good kai — especially fritters.

Third time lucky: Record crowd as Waterfront Festival returns to Mangōnui

More than 7000 people packed the Doubtless Bay town to celebrate event’s 10th anniversary.

'It’s devastating': Couple scammed into paying bond for property that wasn't for rent

The family lost $3,600 to the fraud, and is living separately while trying to find a home

Wild cats and legal fights: Lion park's tumultuous history

Down memory lane. Key events at the lion park over the last two decades

Additional fuel storage for domestic reserves on track

More than $100m spent on decommissioning of the refinery

Hundreds of horses and humans take part in epic Trek for Life event

A trek organised by a Far North charitable trust is fundraising for first responders.

Kaitāia College to start own school lunch programme following food poisoning debacle

"It should have been done a long time before this," one student said.

Lotto shop robbed, reportedly by person with tomahawk

Social media users reported the offender had a tomahawk.

Whangārei courthouse a 'powder keg': lawyer calls for inquiry into assault

Small spaces and blind spots in the building create security issues, one lawyer says.

Emergency waiting times show no improvement - report

The Health Minister says the correct data for ED wait times shows no improvements.

Battle of Kororāreka remembered with dawn ceremony

Formative battle marked start of 1845-46 Northern War and helped shape Northland history.

Lawyers fear for their safety after 'shocking' court lift attack

A 36-year-old travel agent is charged with injuring with intent to injure over the assault

Electric skies: 2500+ lightning strikes, thunderstorms batter Auckland, Northland

A cluster of thundery cells are moving in from the Tasman and set to hit Auckland north.

Truck and trailer units restricted: Vital Brynderwyn detour to reopen

Trucks and trailers are not able to travel via the Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Waipū detours.

Lost tramper found cold but well after night-time search in rugged Waimā Forest

Searchers found the woman in the Mountain Rd area of Whirinaki at 12.20am on Thursday.