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News briefs from the Far North - tree planting, protests today, four injured and new radio No1
News snippets from the Far North.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.
John Williamson: Tests for our ability to drive are important
OPINION: The ability and capability to drive are precious factors in our lives.
Musical chairs - Northland council told to sort ‘dysfunctionality’ as chairman survives coup
Game of Chairs: MP Jones said the ongoing ructions had been damaging for NRC.
Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks
Both parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
Teens allegedly driving stolen vehicle crash after failing to stop for Far North police
'All four occupants were still inside the vehicle and medical assessment was sought.'
Racing industry in Northland in good health as new report finds it brings in $16.4m annually
New report sheds light on value of Northland's racing industry
Four-lane highway, social housing, key Budget hopes for Northland leaders
Business prosperity and child wellbeing are key factors in Northland ahead of the Budget.
News in brief: Dobbie Track closed for next two weeks; baby milk bank almost ready
The latest news bites from around the region.
'We love the people and the vibe': Coast Northland radio station celebrates being number one in region
The team at Coast Northland is celebrating overtaking their radio competitors.
Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
News briefs from the Far North - animal day out, more Lotto luck and Ngāpuhi hapū meet
News snippets from the Far North
Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
News in brief: Public wants disability funding reinstated; Family Fun Day at Donna Doolittle’s Animal Rescue
The latest news bites from around the region.
Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations
Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.
Secondary school in Mangawhai in a 'good position' to open next year
Enrolments are steadily coming in and classrooms are getting built.
No symptoms: Northlander urges others to do bowel screening test
Britta Conrad took the bowel screening test despite not having symptoms. She had cancer.
'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing
The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
Northland news in brief: Kaipara council accepting nominations for Citizens Awards; sister tribes formed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
Puanga Matariki - a celebration for all: Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Opinion: More than 40 events as part of the Puanga Matariki Festival.
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
'Like a bomb went off': New Miss New Zealand on the moment she was crowned
Poole is passionate about her charitable work.
Joe Bennett adds plantar fasciitis to his vocabulary
Opinion: Joe Bennett got plantar fasciitis after a squash game
News in brief: Taste of New Zealand; Lotto win for Northland player; donation boosts lifesaving efforts
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: The hunt was on for a new scooter
Opinion: Access to things that enable independence can make a huge impact on one's life.
Exhausting but fulfilling: Creative Northlanders turn passions into lucrative side hustles
Northlanders are turning their passions into lucrative side hustles. Here's how.
Mapping whale migration still part of planning work for Ocean Flyer's seagliders
The unique form of transport could be coming to New Zealand in 2026 or 2027.
'I can still hear the alarms going off': Workers' terrifying ordeal in Michael Hill robbery
A remorseful 19-year-old is now behind bars for his role in the aggravated robbery.
'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.