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Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations
Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.
Student with toy gun sends entire Kerikeri school into lockdown
Kerikeri High School was placed under lockdown after reports of a person with a gun.
Moko Tepania is optimistic and realistic about Thursday's budget
The Far North District mayor hopes road fixing is on the Budget list.
Secondary school in Mangawhai in a 'good position' to open next year
Enrolments are steadily coming in and classrooms are getting built.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
No symptoms: Northlander urges others to do bowel screening test
Britta Conrad took the bowel screening test despite not having symptoms. She had cancer.
'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing
The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
'Like a bomb went off': New Miss New Zealand on the moment she was crowned
Poole is passionate about her charitable work.
Exhausting but fulfilling: Creative Northlanders turn passions into lucrative side hustles
Northlanders are turning their passions into lucrative side hustles. Here's how.
'I can still hear the alarms going off': Workers' terrifying ordeal in Michael Hill robbery
A remorseful 19-year-old is now behind bars for his role in the aggravated robbery.
'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
Mapping whale migration still part of planning work for Ocean Flyer's seagliders
The unique form of transport could be coming to New Zealand in 2026 or 2027.
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts
Alternative Reality Gardening Lab 24 exposes Northland to latest technology
More than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
The Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.
Will Three Strikes be any different a second time around?
"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
Not acceptable to be played at weddings: Northland musicians release 'gritty' debut album
Northland musicians Leroy Brown and Mark Bruce reveal how their band was started.
Illegal dwelling or family land? Kaumātua vows to stay
Matutaera Clendon has been living illegally on what is now a scenic reserve.
Far North news in brief: Well known identity dies, Parrot Place fundraiser and landmark repairs
News snippets from the Far North
Diseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara Harbour
The fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.
Trust calls on donations to help raise remaining funds before June 12 deadline
The trust has until June 12 to come up with the remaining funds.
Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
World War II relic found in Kerikeri op shop
Kerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic
Whānau of Karnin Petera acknowledge search and rescue efforts at national awards
Two Northland search and rescue missions were acknowledged yesterday evening.
The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North
Quiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.
'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Rescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.
Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility
'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'
Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'