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End in sight for drawn out 'squatter camp' saga
Whangārei District Council moves in to clean up camp on public land at Onerahi.
Coastal retreat may be best long-term option for storm-affected communities
Development allowed 50 years ago in some areas would be treated differently today.
Northland news in brief: Council investment; Māori voters can switch electoral roll
The latest news bites from around the region.
Woman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friend
Scorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.
Celebrated squash icon Shelley Kitchen returns home to drive sport further
The New Zealand sporting star wants to give back to her home region.
'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meeting
The cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.
$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.
Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services
Hokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.
John Williamson: Have we become desensitised to our road toll?
OPINION: It’s a phenomenon known as psychic numbing.
News in brief: Released kiwi killed by dog; dentist clinics roll into Dargaville
The latest news bites from around the region.
'I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry July
He's now hoping to help educate adults about taking responsibility for their own health.
Russell or Kororāreka? Historic town on cusp of finding out name fate
A final decision on the fate of Russell's name may be mere weeks away.
Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.
Housing biggest cost for Northlanders facing cost-of-living pressures
Median weekly rents are up 5.5 per cent since May 2022.
Councillors vote to extend lease for rescue chopper base
A new building has also been approved for the community-owned life-saving service.
Busted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in Whangārei
He came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.
Fears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announced
Northland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.
News in brief: Teen scoots his way to third place at world champs; armed police in Kensington
The latest news bites from around the region.
Comment: Politicians pay attention, this is where you're missing the trick
For too long, Northland hasn't been prioritised in a way that maximises its potential.
Teen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champs
Two Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.
Emily Henderson: How do we overcome the division?
It takes courage to admit we’ve gone too far in our rush to judgment.
'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull
Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.
Whangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employee
Inconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.
Five people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopens
A crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.
A bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri business
Police made an interesting discovery while executing three search warrants in the North.
Armed police and ambulance called to Keyte St in Whangārei
Heavy police presence on Keyte St in Kensington.
Owner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring order
Kaitāia Hike and Bike owner fined for not closing after council deemed building dangerous.
Kevin Page: Have you heard the one about the retiree, the educator and the tractor driver?
I feel we seem to have lost touch with the average John and Jane citizen.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others
Rongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture
’We need a system that treats people with respect’: Calls to wipe welfare debt
Beneficiaries owe the Government $2.4 billion nationally.
Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue
Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.
18 councils, four decades: Forum North's council chamber finale
The chambers have hosted more than 5000 meetings which have determined major decisions.