Russell readies for possible name change to Kororāreka
Submissions to restore the name closed yesterday and a result is due back later this year.
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Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
Housing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.
‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake Ōmāpere
Northland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".
Far North Mayoral Fund pays out nearly $37K; half-price ferry fare
News in briefs from Northland
'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle bill
Repairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.
$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.
Whangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major event
Competitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
The New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbour
The shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.
Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence
Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.
Northland news in brief: Gaming submissions wanted; arrests over serious assault
News snippets from Northland.
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.
Far North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
The council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.
FNDC first council in NZ to adopt Māori lunar calendar
FNDC adopts Māori lunar calendar as part of its yearly planning guide.
Far North councillor to sign official declaration today
Councillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.
Northland revitalisation project gets big international tick
Far North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.
Ōpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing project
Two years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".
'A mayor for all': Moko Tepania makes history in Far North
Kaikohe te reo teacher, 31, says he'll be an inclusive leader who can walk in both worlds.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
High Court rules against Māori trust that took council to court
Trustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.
Wayne Brown enters Auckland mayoralty race: 'Stop wasting money on dopey projects'
Wayne Brown was mayor of the Far North District for two terms.
Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Death of much-loved Mangonui woman due to health condition, not seawall fall - Coroner
Anthea Goodwin was dedicated to the environment and making the planet a better place.
Live: Far North in alert level 3, officials work to find link to latest cases
Far North residents are settling back into level 3 today after two weeks at level 2.
Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'
Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.
GP under fire for pōhutukawa chop not told of tree's significance
Building plans canned; GP hopes iwi or Government will buy the land and create a reserve.
I love how it unlocks our culture: Moko Tepania's te reo journey explained
A doting grandmother and a full belly motivated Moko Tepania's te reo Māori journey.
Anti-Covid protest organiser Karen Brewer bailed to Mid North home
Brewer's claims include a plot by Freemasons to commit a mass genocide of humanity.
Northland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposal
Three waters proposal rejected by Northland council
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.
Poison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North
Locals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.
Northland iwi hail SNA decision - but say it's just the start
Iwi leader says north now has a chance to engage and be a model for other councils.