Ex-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wards
Māori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.
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Company found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunes
Sand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.
Boxer Lani Daniels’ world title fight could be her last
Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels in historic world title bout on Saturday.
Māori gains from Budget 2023 highlighted at Whangārei breakfast meeting with MPs
Government’s Māori MPs explain what the Budget has delivered to Māori in Northland
Northland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollution
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair funding
Budget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.
Storm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breath
Northland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?
Far North weed problem highlighted at Mangonui
Volunteer-led projects at Mangonui undermined by weeds on neighbouring council land.
Enchanter rescuers stunned to receive highest national honour for lifesaving efforts
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Northland news in brief: Pink Ribbon morning tea; more rain, wind on way and Sistema to turn 10
News snippets from Northland.
Hokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be clean
Hearings into renewal of Kohukohu, Ōpononi treatment plant consents to last all this week.
Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw
Animal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.
Road Safety Week 2023: Northland heroes doing their part
Northlanders urged to be 'Road Safety Heroes' for Road Safety Week.
'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT
Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.
Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment
Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.
News in brief from Northland - new ute won, boxers wanted and record fair
News snippets from Northland.
Ōpononi, Ōmāpere residents urged to keep conserving water
Flooding from Tuesday’s deluge has hampered efforts to find the pipe break.
Far North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plants
Towns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.
Going the distance to raise money for hospice
$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.
Eye in the sky: Spate of rural thefts could be from thieves using drones
Rural theft victims suspect drones are being used to case out their properties.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
'I hope he will be a fair King': 10yo will be among thousands who watch coronation
Harlow now has unique, lifelong memories of meeting King Charles.
Northland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hits
Motorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood
‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crash
Grieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.
Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo
Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.
Northland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warning
News snippets from Northland.
Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant
Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.
Northland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds
Something for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches
The Big Check-in for Northland rural community needing help after cyclone damage
Rural Northlanders hit hard by cyclone to get online support event.
Fresh fruit and vege off the menu for many Northlanders feeling cost of living effects
Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.