Far North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry team
Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.
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Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man
Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.
News in brief: Former cop up for national sports award; first Northland supermarket to get facial recognition
The latest news bites from around the region.
Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Northland's Three Waters future under spotlight amid Govt repeal
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo supports the new Government's Three Waters repeals.
Plenty of jobs and training at Far North job expos
The Job Explore Expos will showcase local career and training opportunities.
Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes
News snippets from the Far North.
Kevin Page: Memories came flooding back as I played the beautiful game
The joy associated with a Sunday-morning game of football in the park is right up there.
Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
A local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister
Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
Māori immersion school moving in sparks controversy in tight-knit community
Residents claimed the move will create stormwater, noise, sewerage and traffic issues.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
Vince Cocurullo: Cyclone Gabrielle recovery continues - but good things are happening
Many of us are still dealing with our own issues caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Women’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a time
The visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.
Patient airlifted to hospital following remote Far North land rescue
The person sustained injuries which meant they were unable to walk out and required aid.
News in brief: Huge boost to property sales; Chorus to extend fibre network
The latest news bites from around the Northland region.
'Break those barriers down': More legal clinics coming to Whangārei
Nearly a year since the clinics first launched, more are on the way.
'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stress
Businesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.
Joe Bennett: Time flies, and sometimes you can see it on the move
OPINION: Nothing new in any of this, of course.
Jonny Wilkinson: Showing commitment is all part of life
OPINION: Relationships and rituals over a long duration take commitment.
Forget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedication
Some dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.
37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditch
The man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.
Far North's Puketi Forest gets helping hand from weedbusters
Puketi Weedbusters are restoring their awa by getting rid of pest plants.
Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa
The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.
Northland's Cameron Leslie wins Halberg as Para Athlete of the Year
'Not too bad for a boy who trained at the Whangārei Aquatic Centre.'
Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line
The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.
News in brief: Fires without permits banned; lifeguards win Rescue of the Month
The latest news bites from around the region.
Awanui even more beautiful with colourful new significant artwork
Significant artwork adds to Awanui's attractions
News briefs from the Far North: Relay for Life back, property prices up, and business growth session
News snippets from the Far North.