'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
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Police called as desperate Waitangi drivers bust through farm gate
Police are now on Wakelin Rd, south of Kerikeri, turning motorists around.
'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.
Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.
'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi
PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.
Waka arrive at Waitangi
The waka crews landed ashore after the procession at Waitangi. Video / Natasha Hill / Paridi Bakshi
Toitu te Tiriti hīkoi arrives in Waitangi
About 1000 people have taken part in the hīkoi which is in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Toitū te Tiriti hīkoi is welcomed on to Te Tii Marae
A hīkoi with an estimated 600 people marched from Paihia to Waitangi, and they were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae this morning. Video / Denise Piper / Merewai Durutalo / Michael Cunningham / Lois Turei
News in brief: Rugby League golf day fundraises more than $17k; wetland fire continues to burn
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaitāia's neglected green spaces target of new group Tuituia te Kahunuku
Revitalising neglected green spaces aim of new Kaitāia group
Summer jazz festival returns to Kerikeri
Top line-up for second Kerikeri Summer Jazz Fest.
The drink you’re having when you’re not having a drink ... or so I thought - Kevin Page
It turns out the drink wasn't what I thought it was.
Far North news in brief: Boxing title shot for Vaka, RDA returns and power out
News snippets from the Far North.
The Pick - Kaitāia businesswoman urges others to take up the challenge
Kaitāia's Donna Tyler says The Pick business programme worth applying for.
‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves
Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.
Tension, tolerance and protests greet Govt at Waitangi
Thousands gather to watch the arrival of the Prime Minister and politicians at Waitangi
Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job
An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.
Waitangi Day: Government hears Māori concerns at Treaty Grounds
New Government fronts to Māori concerns at Waitangi Day commemorations
'Stop selling us out' - tense scenes as Jones fronts up to Govt criticism
300 people slowly approached the marae in silence, holding up white flags.
News in brief: Kaikohe shooting second in two days
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: May 2024 be an awesome year for all
OPINION: We have had an awesome, long, hot summer season.
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
Rawiri Waititi calls for Māori Parliament amid teasing of NZ First's Peters and Jones
Thousands filled the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to watch the Kīngitanga-led group walk on.
Two people shot in Northland town in less than 24 hours, police investigating
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Helicopters, trucks attend scrub fire in Far North
The wind is light and flames are spreading slowly.
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Far North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi Day
The refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.
'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis
The 27yo felt at the peak of life when a shock diagnosis turned her world on its head.
Labour promises Ngāpuhi support in fight against Government
The Opposition pōwhiri sets the scene for the Government's welcome on Monday.
Joe Bennett: Dogs, traffic jams and the lessons about life they teach us
Opinion: Dogs are better at seeing only the here and now.
Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
Celebrity Treasure Island winner and comedian opens up about his friends, mum and his show
He is keen to spend more time in the region.