Steering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers court
The court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.
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'Long overdue': Whangārei of the future revealed in proposed strategy
In the next 30 years, the district will add 40,000 new residents.
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How an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed down
Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children
The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.
Tiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goals
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.
‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned away
Employed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.
Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished
The review is required under new government legislation.
Little stories of Hikurangi featured in student art
Kāinga - Little Stories of Hikurangi is on show until Sunday.
Fake police officers scamming people for money
Scammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.
'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river
“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."
Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters
An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
'It’s absolutely absurd': Review of 'prohibitive' insulation rules welcomed
Northlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.
Far North's Taipā Beach Resort has new management company in charge with big plans
Taipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
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Far North’s $50 million 10-year rubbish contract won by Northland Waste
Northland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.
'Why penalise the dog owners who do the right thing': Calls for more positive use of registration fees
Dog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.
Intoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid conviction
Guilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
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Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
Life as a mixed-race New Zealander explored in Kaitāia man Mike Bentley's poetry
The new book focuses on life as a Palagi-Samoan Kiwi.
Mangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairs
An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.
'When he was in a bad mood, the family suffered:' Dad allegedly hit kids regularly
The man allegedly smashed one child's head into a wall so many times, it broke.
Mystery of mum found dead on beach still unexplained
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Police search ends as missing Tikipunga teen located
Police are asking for the public's help regarding the search for the missing teen.