Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished
The review is required under new government legislation.
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Little stories of Hikurangi featured in student art
Kāinga - Little Stories of Hikurangi is on show until Sunday.
Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters
An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
'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.
Far North’s $50 million 10-year rubbish contract won by Northland Waste
Northland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.
Hūhana Lyndon: We need to support our health system
OPINION: We are a region that’s long been struggling when it comes to our health needs.
Woman with bowel cancer dies after poor reporting of CT scan
A Whangārei radiologist failed to provide an appropriate standard of care.
Mangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairs
An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.
Kevin Page: The spy who came from the Beemer down the road
Opinion: What were Dolly Parton and Batman doing at the pub?
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.
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
Far North Cook Islanders mark language week in Kaitāia
Homeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.
Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods
The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.
Taniwha couldn’t break the hoodoo, but it wasn't a standard defeat
The visitors made a staggering 124 tackles by halftime compared with Canterbury’s 42.
New $38m Kerikeri aged care facility ‘asset to the community’
The new care home has been finished — what's it like inside?
Hard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands views
The Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.
Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.
Taimahi Trust showcasing its model supporting people with disabilities
Taimahi Trust has a produce shop, kitchen and greenhouses, plus big plans for expansion.
Northland news in brief: Nominate an outstanding Northlander for NZer of the year
The latest news bites from around the region.
'The system is broken': Long waits to see GPs now impacting hospitals
Even Health Minister Shane Reti admits he struggles to get a doctor's appointment.
Joe Bennett: The passage of time in our minds is all around us
OPINION: Memories - the rich window of the past.
'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven
Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine
News in brief: A closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Poverty and struggles: Northland writer features gritty side of the Far North
Crime writer Catherine Lea explains why her books are now set in the Far North.
Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts
'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'
'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bites
Schools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.
Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki
An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.
'Thoughtless cost-cutting': 100 patients' care put in doubt by Health NZ plan
Doctor's Far North patients are gutted - more than one broke down in tears.
Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip
Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.