News in brief: Miniature trains running; Far North water restrictions ease
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Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair
Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.
Kaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local elections
The Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.
Police shot aggressive ram that 'confronted' them in paddock with dead West Auckland couple
It is understood police believe the man went out to check on the ram and did not return.
Man avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol station
The 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.
'Stick to the rules': Residents angry proposed medical centre would breach district plan rules
'All we want is for them to do the right thing, to stick to the district plan rules.'
We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour
Truck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.
Rogue ram kills couple in their West Auckland paddock
It is understood police believe the man went out to check on the ram and did not return.
Wild deer illegally released or farm escapees in firing line as part of Northland crackdown
Sika deer illegally released in the Russell 35 years ago are the first to go.
Northland police uproot large-scale cannabis operation from commercial property
An operation such as the one uncovered could generate millions if undetected, police say.
Brynderwyns are on the national political radar, we don’t need to grandstand - John Williamson
OPINION: It was disappointing to see the alternative labelled a "fiasco" or "unjustified".
Fears students will miss out as enrolment scheme 'imposed' on all-girls school
Northland's only all-girls school is to be zoned - what does that mean?
News in brief: St John first aid win breaks 13-year dry spell; fire at Whangārei Heads
The latest news bites from around the region.
Bay News: Kapa Haka in Ōkaihau; Singers gather from around area
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Delay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town square
Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.
Mobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first time
The service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.
News briefs from the Far North - kapa haka, poi lessons, art exhibition and phone services down
News snippets from the Far North
Council silent since cemetery dispute with grieving families
Families were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.
Controversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building notice
The Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.
Sport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cut
Northland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.
Northland home to NZ's biggest tsunami siren replacement project
The new sirens are not reliant on the region's electricity network to function.
News in brief: Bus fares increasing for kids; Kiwi musician Tiki Taane comes to Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report says
The report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.
'It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from': Mayor's message ahead of graduation
'You can do anything you make up your mind to do and bring that home to your people.'
NZME snares 22 Voyager Media Award nominations
Glitzy prizegiving event to be held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s Viaduct on May 24.
Fast track approvals bill a 'beast that needs to be slowed down': conservation board chair
Northland's Conservation Board is concerned about proposed fast track legislation
Family mourn loving father of 14 who died in Whangārei Heads water incident
Shelford Hawira died after suffering a heart attack and falling into the water on Sunday.
Kaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cut
Work being done to install a fence post caused the outage.
Woman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for others
An 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.
Fears for winter as council says no to homeless shelter proposal at former old boys' site
Kids as young as 6, elderly, people with cancer, are our homeless, activist says.
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on road
News snippets from the Far North
He did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route
“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."
MPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopper
MPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.
Northland school librarian getting books back in kids' hands
What once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.