Northland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government push
Two of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.
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IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall
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From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
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Northland businesses want compensation.
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
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Top Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competition
Jayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Strengthening our community through resilience
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Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai school
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Tiaho Trust offering social change and leadership workshops to potential disabled leaders
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'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure
Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.
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Joe Bennett: From one side of the world to the other
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Five councillors irate over not being allowed to debate on Gaza conflict
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'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders
Simeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.
Full investigation launched after major power outage in Northland
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Northland Civil Defence is working with power companies to ensure limited supply is distributed to essential services
Civil Defence powers up in face of Te Tai Tokerau electricity failure
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Mayoral leader Vince Cocurullo has called for power to be restored immediately
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Far North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for Northland
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$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
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