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Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing
But Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.
Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.
Northland news in brief: Popular walking tracks closed, firefighters deployed to Queensland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.
Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration
Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.
From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.
Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!
Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan
News in brief: Kāinga Ora complex leads way in solar electricity; what to do with unused medication
The latest news bites from around the region.
Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery's green initiatives recognised.
News in brief from the Far North - Armistice Day in Kerikeri and BOI show back
News snippets from the Far North
Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.
Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest
Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home
Five Far North fire appliances are at the scene.
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.
Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'
Strike action is a last resort to get the Government's attention, one teacher says.
Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
There may be a second release of general admission tickets.
Kevin Page: Who was I to tell Mrs P what had really happened
Motivation has stayed in the back of the closet lately.
Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency
Smoke, injured passengers, flashing lights and sirens at Kerikeri Airport exercise
Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled holding annual Garden Safari fundraise this month
This year the gardeners in the Far Far North from Awanui to Ngataki get their turn.
News in brief: House destroyed by fire in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.
Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event
Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration
Vince Cucurullo: Balancing budgets to protect our future
OPINION: Our people can only take so much more of this, the Whangārei Mayor says.
Expert tracker Fawn: The latest addition to the police force
Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.
Brent Eastwood: The value of sport volunteering
Sport encourages us to feel included and supported.
One man's drive to help Whangārei’s homeless leads to world stage
Pehi is representing his country again.
Incoming MP insists National 'committed' to Whangārei Hospital upgrade
The long-planned project is on track to begin in 2026.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
Joe Bennett: From rugby to the gentrified streets of Havelock North
Joe Bennett's weekend in Havelock North.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.
It’s been 'a hell of a year’ Mayor Vince Cocurullo on first 12 months in the job
Cocurullo has high hopes for the district.
'These are our precious children' Jason Kerrison gets behind concert for mental health
The musician is proud to be involved in the initiative.
Comment: Reading wars - only in New Zealand could we experience a war as artificially contrived as this
Children have a right to be taught in ways that are individually relevant and meaningful.