Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.
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Paihia asks for a political solution to roadside littering.
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The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.
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Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.
Fruit growing family win big at Northland farm awards
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Sentencing of men who attacked Kerikeri 82-year-old deferred again
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Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.
Weight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs'
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Backpacker's 'amazing' car stolen from Paihia hostel, torched
Traveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.
Day of fires keeps North's emergency services busy
A day of fires Northland saw three houses gutted, as well as a garage and a bakery fire.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
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Floss the dog confirms life after death
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Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
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NZ Order of Merit for Sir Hekenukumai Busby
Hekenukumai Puhipi (Busby) has been knighted at Waitangi.
DoC appeals for consideration of a dolphin mother in mourning
A grieving dolphin in the Bay of Islands should be left alone, says Doc.
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Bad start to Summer for tourists in Bay of Islands
Police warning: There have been a series of robberies in the Far North so be vigilant.
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Fatal crash driver: 'You will never forget the horror of this day'
Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.
Paihia claims crown as 'Hellhole of the Pacific'
Tourist spot defiled by smashed bottles, shot glasses, cans, blood, vomit, used condoms.
Telehealth comes into its own at Bay of Islands Hospital
A new Telehealth link has been used for the first time at Bay of Islands Hospital.
Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.
Iwi plans to fence beach to stop motorbikes
Far North iwi Te Rarawa moves to save its vulnerable sand dunes from vehicle damage.
Success for a reluctant orator
A Bay of Islands College student has won Northland's top te reo speech contest.
Sir Hec Busby - master waka maker and navigator
Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has been knighted for services to Māori.
Ngāpuhi elder Kingi Taurua dies at 80, after cancer battle
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