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Government U-turns on funding for resealing dangerous Northland road

Kaipara community disappointed the Government U-turned on a road resealing project.

Sisters' blooming big plans for dahlia farm in the Far North

Youngsters got their idea growing following a homeschooling project.

News snippets from Northland

Driver cut from crashed car; and Victim Support volunteer help wanted.

Back with beer and chicken: Popular pub reopens with new owners

Banks St venue formerly known as Killer Prawn is revamped and reopened.

Northland Age editor Peter Jackson retires after 44 years

Kaitaia, and New Zealand's newspaper industry, won't be the same without Jackson.

New hapū group could signal thaw in frozen Treaty negotiations

Hapū to set up a new group based on 1835 confederation with sovereignty their top priority

Promoting abilities - disability magazine's theme in 2021

Includes a range of different perspectives on disability, from organisational to personal.

Sixteen youths arrested as Northland police crackdown on car thefts

A most wanted list of cars young thieves in Northland are targeting has been revealed.

Far North's impounded dogs get $1.5m home

Seized, stray dogs previously kept in run-down or temporary facilities in Horeke, Kaitaia.

Pathway gets new sets of eyes to stop violent attacks

Northlanders keen to become a CCTV volunteer can sign up at their local police station.

Identification scanning sees incident-free nights out in Whangārei

Whangārei bars keen to adopt identification scanning but expense is a deterrent.

Liam Rātana: Māori SMEs keen to harness the power of social media

OPINION: New technology helps to smash barriers faced by Māori entrepreneurs.

'Transformative' dance heads to Forum North Whangārei

The NZ Dance Company is bringing Night Light - an evening of earthy contrast to Whangārei.

News snippets from Northland

Local Lotto luck; SH12 crash leaves driver in hospital; retailer to fund grassroots rugby.

'He lunged for the guy': Pet dog saves woman stabbed during attempted home invasion

Only the attacker's eyes were visible as a black bandanna and black hood masked his face.

Far North council shelves controversial SNA plan

Opponents, however, say they won't let down their guard until SNAs are binned for good.