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Latest from Far North District
FNDC's unusual problem: More infrastructure funding than it can handle
Govt cash could be lost if FNDC doesn't complete projects on time.
Why culture is the heartbeat of your business
Where would you be without a unique business culture? Northland Inc's Sam Mather explains.
Māori Party wants separate Māori Parliament, return of conservation land
The Māori Party's policy will "make rednecks' heads fall off".
Election profile: Willow-Jean Prime has a coffee and chat in Moerewa
Northland's Labour List MP Willow-Jean Prime chats over a bargain coffee in her hometown.
Meet the candidates: David Wilson, NZ First - Whangārei
Build more houses in Whangārei using pinus radiata to address chronic affordable housing.
Meet the candidates: Daniel Watts, One Party - Whangārei
Daniel Watts in favour of amalgamation of councils and jobs for locals first.
Meet the candidates: Chris Wetere, Advance NZ - Whangārei
Moving Ports of Auckland to Northport to help Whangārei's economy, candidate says.
Whangārei's Culham Engineering helping fix Auckland's bridge traffic chaos
Auckland Bridge repair work done by Whangārei fabricator
Tube needle case essential for quick mending on the go
Georgia Kerby: Sewing cases like this are referred to as an etui or a sewing necessaire.
'Wellness together' youth photo comp winners revealed
Competition marking Mental Health Awareness Week drew entries from photographers aged 6-20
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.
Relaxed atmosphere, strong staff wins for Hōne's Garden
Hone's Garden owner didn't know he was in the running for region's top hospitality award.
Northland's new $4.12m lake starts filling
Reservoir will hold surplus water in winter for summer irrigation in iwi market gardens.
Meet the candidates: Ciara Swords
TOP candidate for Whangārei advocates for zero tax for those earning less than $39,000.
Urology patient received poor care from Northland DHB
Confusion and miscommunication led to man's poor treatment at NDHB.
New tourism partnership 'natural fit' for Northland
New tourism partnership "natural fit" for the Northland
Outcry over plan to demolish swingbridge
The swingbridge has been out of action since it was deemed a safety risk several years ago
$1.5m boost for Whangaroa hapū forest restoration effort
'1000-year project' will return kauri forest to one of the North's most scenic harbours.
Whangārei District Councillors find fellow councillor breached Code of Conduct
Whangārei District Councillor Vince Cocurullo breached confidentiality - councillors find.
Meet the candidates: Chris Leitch
Social Credit Party leader opposes GMOs and centralisation of local govt in Northland.
Meet the candidates: Emily Henderson
Build small houses and relaxation of resource management rules to fix housing needs.
On the farm with Northland MP Matt King
Northland MP Matt King talks cows and policing while trying to find the coffee at home.
Taniwha record second win in the Mitre 10 Cup
Taniwha notch second win in the Mitre 10 Cup against Kieran Read's Counties Manukau.
Cannabis referendum: What could it mean for Northland?
You must be registered to vote to take part in the two referendums.
Former Whangārei mayor and NRC chairman Craig Brown dies
Accolades pour in for former Whangārei mayor and Northland Regional Council chairman.
The Covid Chronicles explores how a group of Kiwis handled lockdown
Hokianga author Paul Little's book portrays how 21 New Zealanders coped with the upheaval.
Two months of roadworks start today in Whangārei
Motorists should use alternative roads as work progresses on the $2m upgrade of Mill Rd.
Matt Wright back in the Cambridge blue
Northland ready to take on the Steelers in Pukekohe.
Beating the track for brain cancer: fundraiser walking Hatea Loop
Illness survivor Kate Coatsworth is partway through traversing NZ on Te Araroa Trail.