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Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.
'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
Crown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.
John Williamson: Wombat crossings aren't just a lick of paint as Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown suggests
Cost can be an issue but the speed reduction and pedestrian safety benefits are obvious.
News in brief: Oral health workforce shortage addressed
The latest news bites from around the region.
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.
News briefs from the Far North - trades popular, Lions diamond jubilee and rugby club meeting
News snippets from the Far North
Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour
The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.
Batik art and needle felting training at Kaitāia’s AnoAno
Kaitāia’s AnoAno centre giving lessons on batik art and needle felting.
Shane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fanciful
Minister says being fossil fuel-free is 'the stuff of fairy tales'.
Northland man charged with murder of Palmerston North man
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Alleged Kerikeri liquor store robbers caught within minutes
Quick action from Kerikeri police catches alleged thieves.
Resident despairs over former Whangārei mayor’s earthmoving activities
A Manuka Place resident fears his property might be the next to be condemned.
News in brief: Partygoer hospitalised after fight breaks out; liquor store robbery foiled
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Who owns the trailer?': The question that left council lawyers floundering in court
The council ticketed the man for parking a car and trailer over a driveway.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car in Northland
The pedestrian sadly died at the scene.
Woman who stabbed victim in the back has her jail term reduced
Attacker waited for her victim to return home, then stabbed her in the back.
'Frightened the living daylights out of us': Elderly couple's close call on Brynderwyns detour
'A fraction later it may have been a head-on crash'. Truck nearly crashes into car.
Disused school bought on a whim for $125k goes to auction with low reserve
The former Towai School in Hikurangi closed its doors for the last time in 2004.
Kaitāia's Children's Day event a roaring success with Te Rarawa
Kaitāia's Allen Bell/Parkdale Reserve was abuzz with activity on Children's Day.
News briefs from the Far North - top showjumping return, Kerikeri roadworks and dancing for funds
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.
Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record
Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.
Vince Cocurullo: Planning for the future of Whangārei
A key focus for the next 10 to 30 years is ensuring Whangārei is prepared for the future.
Quieter: Brynderwyns closure impacting pull for out-of-town house-hunters
'They don’t have to compete with Aucklanders.'
Assault that left Whangārei security officer with serious injuries earns home detention
Home detention for assault that left Whangārei court security officer with bad injuries.
‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for loss
Victim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.
Whangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebrated
It’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.
'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days
Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.
Joe Bennett: I haven’t got a bad back and it will soon get better
OPINION: And the plain fact of the matter is that I’ve got an excellent back.