Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.
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Waitangi service station robbery leaves shop assistant injured
The offenders assaulted a shop assistant and fled in a Toyota Aqua.
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The Far North town's clinics stopped enrolling new patients years ago.
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Northland's walks serve as backdrop for wāhine seeking to connect
A group put together by Whangārei local Becky Keen has gained traction.
Major environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in Northland
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Taniwha earn convincing win over Manawatū Turbos
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New era beckons for Kellys Bay, Glinks Gully campgrounds
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has taken over management of the two sites.
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Vince Cocurullo: Alliance working for Northland and New Zealand
Whangārei District Council recently attended the Upper North Island Strategic Alliance.
'The Mount Everest of being in the saddle': Northland adventurer takes extreme riding to the world
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Jonny Wilkinson: Northland’s Paralympic athletes will carry with them the hopes of a region.
OPINION: The Paralympics is now recognised as a major sporting event.
Priceless rings returned to grateful owner after son gifts them to classmates
Bonnie's daughter came home from school with a gold ring on her thumb - whose was it?
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Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
One person dies after crash in Raumanga
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Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished
The review is required under new government legislation.
Little stories of Hikurangi featured in student art
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Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters
An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
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'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
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Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
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Northlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.
Far North's Taipā Beach Resort has new management company in charge with big plans
Taipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.
Far North’s $50 million 10-year rubbish contract won by Northland Waste
Northland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.
Hūhana Lyndon: We need to support our health system
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Woman with bowel cancer dies after poor reporting of CT scan
A Whangārei radiologist failed to provide an appropriate standard of care.
Mangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairs
An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.
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