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Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
Joe Bennett: Confronting the fear of dogs and how to outwit a charging dog
OPINION: Joe Bennett recalls learning how to outwit a dog
Jonny Wilkinson: Dogs make our lives a little cuter, a touch crazier and a lot happier
OPINION: As far as species go dogs are remarkable survivors.
From teacups to toys: Still life exhibition sparks creativity at museum
The history of capturing still life traces back to ancient times.
'Disabled lives matter': Disability sector changes protested in Whangārei
About 100 people attended the Whangārei protest against Government changes.
'Great result': Four arrested after spate of offences in Kaipara and Whangārei
Four people have been arrested after a spate of offending across Kaipara and Whangārei.
'It's a horror film': Greens co-leader wants to help save wāhi tapu land
The Greens co-leader visited the site amidst a second Environment Court hearing.
Far North news in brief: New ambo for mid-North, NZ air quality improving
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund
After a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.
Promise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residents
Mark Mitchell and Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson attended a meeting on Friday.
Hūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without end
OPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.
News in brief: Summer roadworks planned; recreaction centre in Ruakākā opens
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgery
Less than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.
'Utterly wrong': Health Minister quashes rumours Dargaville Hospital could be closed down
Many cases are already taken to Whangārei due to the doctor shortage in Dargaville.
News in brief: Strike winner in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: News snippets from the Far North
The latest news bites from around the region.
From Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far North
Kaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.
Aim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as Aucklanders
Faster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.
Principals slam ‘Big Brother’ approach to attendance
Principals warn fines could harm struggling families, urging support instead.
Kevin Page: Age really is just a number
OPINION: I heard him say 'It’s for the old guy out the front'.
Cash boost for Christmas parade, art events
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.
Stark figures show postcode lottery for cancer care
Northland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.
Joe Bennett: ‘The Odyssey is a floating gated community. Its moat is all the world’s oceans’
The Odyssey's customers are not passengers. They are residents. They live on board.
‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system
'I’m never going to give up ... It’s a full-time job having cancer'.
One dead after Far North crash, Serious Crash Unit investigating
The crash in Waiomio was reported just after 1pm.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Shark carcasses dumped close to shore could attract pests, MPI says
Dumped carcasses close to shore can attract pests.
Proposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy group
Companion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.
Opinion: But be kind to the op shop workers, they don’t need to be disposers of your household rubbish
Picking up roadside litter on Northland highways costs NZTA almost $1M.
'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police
'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial
The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.