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News in brief from Northland.
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Latest fromKaipara District
Northland has single uncontested council seat for local body election
The latest on how many candidates are vying for available local government seats.
Whangārei liquor store robbed by youths with axe, hammer
The offenders stole cash and cigarettes from the Whangārei Liquor Centre.
Tooth decay doesn't stop Far North call for fluoridation delay
Far North District Council has asked for an extra one to two years for the health order.
Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei
Waikato pip Northland in close encounter at Semenoff Stadium.
The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.
Northland top performer in winter property market as buyers return
Northland's property market has bucked the winter blues experienced elsewhere.
Comment: Ableist slurs making a slow exit from pop culture
Jonny Wilkinson sheds light on how the language of pop icons affects disabled communities
Our Treasures: Geckos galore - come and see them at Kiwi North
Our gecko species are at risk in the wild.
'Holy moly': 15yo Whangārei harp player stuns crowd of 6000 in Auckland
Sascha Peck says she wasn't "too nervous" when she took to the biggest stage of her life.
More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
Mangawhai property owner challenges KDC over land use refusal
Consent for gym granted following discussions and court-assisted mediation.
Residents propose walking tracks for contentious land
Nearby residents have submitted their proposal to the council for the Gomez Rd land.
One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack
Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.
Northland activist gets leave to appeal to the Supreme Court
The case against greenhouse gas emissions is going to NZ's highest court.
Bumper crowd expected at Northland Taniwha's first home game
Northland name strong team for first home game in Whangārei tomorrow.
New Zealand food culture: 'We are still trying to find out what Kiwi flavours are'
Advocate asks Northland's famous chefs for their take on "classic Kiwi food culture".
Three strikes repeal not prompting much comment in Northland
Otangarei Trust CEO Martin Kaipo said there was a place for harsher sentences.
Missing Northlanders: Hokianga woman found dead, Kaitāia teen found safe
The police update about two missing Northlanders is a mixture of heartbreak and relief.
Road deaths and serious injury figures take wrong turn
Deaths and serious injuries on Northland roads rose by 14 per cent in one year.
Action-packed lead-up to global rugby showpiece
Street flags hung up two months before Women's RWC matches get under way in Whangārei.
Who should foot the bill for soundproofing homes if rescue chopper shifts?
Controversy continues around the proposed base shift - this time with sound mitigation.
Fog blankets Northland from Kaipara all the way to the Far North
The thick layer of fog was expected to lift later today, MetService says.
Splashing out: Northland DHB continues to dish out lavish gifts in return for Covid jabs
Northland DHB spent lavish amounts of money on freebies to get residents vaccinated.
Historic win for Whangārei Boys' High School squash team
The final between the Northlanders and Auckland Grammar School was hotly contested.
Police confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogs
A post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.
Police continue plea to find missing Kaitāia teen
Police have not yet found 14-year-old Amelia, who is missing from her Kaitāia home.
New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage
Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.
Heartbreak for Northland Kauri as Hawke's Bay Tui power to victory
Northland Kauri lose two on the trot and face North Harbour this weekend.
Mental health calls from Northland mothers more than triple
Plunket has this year received 56 calls from Northland mothers for mental health support.