Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
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Ex-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wards
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Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw
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Explosive and dynamic: Theatre company thrilled to bring coming-of-age show to the North
A punk-style theatre production will be performed in Whangārei and Kerikeri soon.
Candles blamed for blaze that destroyed Far North home
Fire chief's warning: Make sure candles are secure and far from anything combustible.
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Whangārei crash
Western Hills accident just one of three around Northland in a half-hour spate of crashes.
Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive
New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.
Floods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerability
Officials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.
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.
Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down
SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
Kerikeri residents urged to cut water use after pipe break
Pipes fixed but silt in town's water source means treatment plant struggling to keep up.
Classic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto event
Big crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges
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Kaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewarded
Two men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.
'We will remember them': Choristers faint in capital sun, crowds turnout for Anzac
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Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
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Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
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‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
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Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
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