News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
Whangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.
Northlander’s te reo Māori journey: From opera singer to council interpreter
Opera singer Kawiti Waetford converts council meetings from te reo Māori to English
Frustrated Far North mayor tells people to 'bloody look after' their dogs
Mayor calls on residents to look after their dogs.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
On The Road with John Williamson- Enforced Speed Limit Increases
Opinion: It’s pretty sad that speed limits should be politicised in this way.
Bay News: A closer look at news from the Bay of Islands
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.
Far North council meeting heralds new te reo Māori dawn
A council meeting held in 80% te reo Māori heralds ongoing growth in the language’s use.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continue
Two similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
News in brief: Fire accused pleads not guilty
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.
Police Commissioner responds to criticisms over investigations into Aussie Malcolm's alleged abuse
The Police Commissioner says there was insufficient evidence to charge after initial probe
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
The MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
Police name Ripiro Beach victim
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.
1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary title
The second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Kevin Page is now able to add 'rat trapper' to his CV
OPINION: An attempt to add some income brings an unusual job
'Be ready': Heavy rain lashes Auckland, more thunderstorms incoming
A wintry blast will envelop most regions.