Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities
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Public behaviour hailed as disappointing following cop assaults in Northland
Communities urged to keep their cool after assault on cops.
'Someone knows something': Police reveal extent of youngster's injuries before death
Further details released in the historical child death case.
Former All Blacks to take on MPs in Northland rugby clash
'We want the community to enjoy the day, rub shoulders with rugby heroes and MPs',
Far North news in brief: The Chase star show sells out; Hunt for top workplace dog
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: Event aims to inspire women in business; students’ recycled artwork
The latest news bites from around the region.
Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?
Students with excessive screen time at home falling asleep in class
Parents should also take on advice from the NZ Medical Journal, principals say.
Work starts on another Far North solar farm
Pukenui Solar Farm set to power up next year.
Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.
It's another barrier: Reducing wait times for driver's licence tests welcomed
Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.
Northland sheep benefiting from the power of the sun
Here in New Zealand, agrivoltaics is very much in its infancy.
'Nervous, excited, and sleepless': Northland man's swift ascent to top of career dream
His message to other young people: 'Don’t be shy, go and do it.'
Give youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first job
Northland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.
News in brief: New speed limits start; frost warning for gardeners
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: Taking Northland forward together
OPINION: The essence of Northland is our people.
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
Carrington Estate golf resort selling off four luxury homes with $1 reserves
'We’re finding the Auckland-creep is heading up this way coming that bit further north.'
Chef of the Year finalist credits Northland collaboration for success
Schnappa Rock's Dean Thompson is a finalist in Hospitality NZ's Chef of the Year award.
Join the breakfast club or reach new heights at the circus: Something for everyone these school holidays
The winter school holidays run from July 6-21 - so what is there to do?
Jonny Wilkinson: Freedom of speech doesn’t mean you can insult people
OPINION: Antiquated words disrespectful to the disability community
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
‘One pleasure of being on holiday is watching others work’ - Joe Bennett
Joe Bennett on enjoying his time in Türkiye
Circus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilities
The community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.
'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensation
The power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
Whangārei Mayor: Government’s housing push a 'logical approach'
The council will be asking people for their feedback on a new future development strategy.
'Waste of ratepayer money': Council 'seeking advice' after forging ahead with speed limit reductions
Far North District Council reduced speeds on 300 roads. Now it might have to reverse them.
Northland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoring
ASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
Four-time blood cancer survivor Frankie's family vital to her survival
It's a cause close to their heart as their daughter beat cancer for the fourth time.
Whangārei dips below 4 degrees in icy start to the day
Winter is well and truly here in Northland after a frosty morning