Judge rejects Whangārei’s bid to halt water fluoridation
Fluoridation of Whangārei's water will begin on March 28.
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Is road rage on the rise? Northland motorists say yes - and say it's worst in Auckland
According to the survey, one in 10 Kiwis have been involved in a road-rage incident.
Vince Cocurullo: Celebrating local growth through food and culture
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Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.
Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage
Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.
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The planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe Bennett
It’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so.
‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snag
Man accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.
Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses
The centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.
‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend
She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.
Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.
'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car
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Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North council
Far North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.
Eight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards final
Northland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.
News briefs from the Far North - Taipā beach work, murder charge and plane causes concern
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Four more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewed
NZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits
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Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.
Deja vu for Whangārei man whose pedigree cat disappeared - again
The beloved feline went missing on Friday evening but he was home by Monday.
John Williamson: Would Whangārei benefit from congestion charges?
Don’t hold your breath about less peak time congestion.
News in brief: Indian Consul General’s visit boosts Northland-India trade ties
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‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland
Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.
Far North mussels best in the country
Far North smoked mussels win gold at Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards
'Unsettling': Neighbours plea for Kāinga Ora to take action about troublesome tenant
Neighbours have borne the brunt of a tenant but Kāinga Ora says it's firm but fair.
‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nights
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Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins
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Judge reserves decision on Whangārei’s last-ditch effort to stall fluoridation
The High Court has heard Whangārei District Council's application for an injunction.
'Trial must be brought to an end': Murder case unexpectedly halted
Only four of the 31 witnesses had testified before the trial ended.
Far North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screening
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Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple
Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.
Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors
Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families