Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.
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John Williamson: Tests for our ability to drive are important
OPINION: The ability and capability to drive are precious factors in our lives.
Musical chairs - Northland council told to sort ‘dysfunctionality’ as chairman survives coup
Game of Chairs: MP Jones said the ongoing ructions had been damaging for NRC.
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
Teens allegedly driving stolen vehicle crash after failing to stop for Far North police
'All four occupants were still inside the vehicle and medical assessment was sought.'
Racing industry in Northland in good health as new report finds it brings in $16.4m annually
New report sheds light on value of Northland's racing industry
Four-lane highway, social housing, key Budget hopes for Northland leaders
Business prosperity and child wellbeing are key factors in Northland ahead of the Budget.
News in brief: Dobbie Track closed for next two weeks; baby milk bank almost ready
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Crazy': Residents question speed reduction on main road
The speed limit on Kerikeri's main road will soon be slashed from 80km/h to 50km/h.
ReSport Charitable Trust celebrates first birthday
ReSport Charitable Trust celebrates one year with collection drive.
News briefs from the Far North - animal day out, more Lotto luck and Ngāpuhi hapū meet
News snippets from the Far North
Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
News in brief: Public wants disability funding reinstated; Family Fun Day at Donna Doolittle’s Animal Rescue
The latest news bites from around the region.
Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations
Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.
Student with toy gun sends entire Kerikeri school into lockdown
Kerikeri High School was placed under lockdown after reports of a person with a gun.
Moko Tepania is optimistic and realistic about Thursday's budget
The Far North District mayor hopes road fixing is on the Budget list.
Secondary school in Mangawhai in a 'good position' to open next year
Enrolments are steadily coming in and classrooms are getting built.
Puanga Matariki - a celebration for all: Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Opinion: More than 40 events as part of the Puanga Matariki Festival.
'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing
The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Northland news in brief: Kaipara council accepting nominations for Citizens Awards; sister tribes formed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
'Like a bomb went off': New Miss New Zealand on the moment she was crowned
Poole is passionate about her charitable work.
Joe Bennett adds plantar fasciitis to his vocabulary
Opinion: Joe Bennett got plantar fasciitis after a squash game
News in brief: Taste of New Zealand; Lotto win for Northland player; donation boosts lifesaving efforts
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: The hunt was on for a new scooter
Opinion: Access to things that enable independence can make a huge impact on one's life.
'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts
Alternative Reality Gardening Lab 24 exposes Northland to latest technology
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
Preschoolers enjoy arresting experience as police visit for Road Safety Week
Annual Wheels Day made even better for youngsters as constables join the fun.
Open Spaces Preschool wheels day
Wheels Day coincided with Road Safety Week and was marked by a special visit from constable's Pablo Rust and Alana Cameron.
Dredging of caulerpa in Bay of Islands needs more government funding - council leader
The trial brings together various groups from across the region.
News in brief: Waipu Brewery wins another award, Diabetes fund put on ice
The latest news bites from around the region.