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'Without water we have nothing': Māori leader angry over call to scrap freshwater principles
Pita Tipene says the crucial principles need to stay: 'Without water we have nothing.'
Sweetwaters' sour taste in Kaitāia - no water yet from $15M-plus project
Kaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.
News briefs from the far North - rubbish bin for Russell, PlunketLine nurses on call and free bus service
News snippets from the Far North.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets new speed limits as part of safety plan
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits
Warm Christmas for far North, but rain could dampen the big day
MetService says Far North will be warm at Christmas, but rain's a possibility
Businesses' heartbreak over Brynderwyn closure: 'It will destroy March trading'
The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.
Tears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house plan
The state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.
Got hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for Northland
What can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?
'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police action
Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.
Your last-minute eco-friendly Christmas gifting guide
Self-confessed environmentalist Brodie Stone has some ideas better for the planet.
Far Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hits
No open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.
Christmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increase
Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.
Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara
The number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.
Kiwi makes unlikely bedfellow in Bay of Islands
The iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.
Whangārei Heads Rd reopened after crash caused temporary closure
Roads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
Unplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruption
A Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.
Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'
Govt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator says
There are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.
Michael Cunningham's news photos of 2023
Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham's favourite news photos of the year.
Michael Cunningham's photos of 2023
Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham’s favourite sports images he took during the year.
Xmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation mission
The trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.
New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.
News in brief: First responders call for care on roads; man believed to have been stabbed
The latest news bites from around the region.
One wedding, so many disasters
Kevin Page finds the road to wedded bliss is paved with challenges.
Caregiving qualifications for nine at Kaitāia's Switzer Residential Care home
Kaitāia’s Switzer Residential Care staff gain new skills in 2023.
News in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closed
News snippets from the Far North.
'Not acceptable': Calls for calm as abuse toward Northland roadworkers escalates
Northland roadworkers plead for calm as abuse through worksites increases.
Peria School celebrates success at prizegiving
The event was also a chance to farewell students.
'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock
Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.
Fears history could repeat as Govt plans to reinstate charter schools
Charter or 'partnership' schools have had a mixed history in Northland.
Tours inside Hundertwasser's Northland home to begin
"It was a place he came to as a getaway, a hideaway, a retreat, a sanctuary."
New Kaeo River bridge opening still some months away
Kāeo's $40m bridge won't be open until February.