PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
The clash between David Seymour and education union continues.
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Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
Who's responsible for taming Northland's wild cattle problem?
Hundreds of complaints around Kaipara follow Whangārei Heads Rd report.
'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compo
Transpower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.
Public behaviour hailed as disappointing following cop assaults in Northland
Communities urged to keep their cool after assault on cops.
'Someone knows something': Police reveal extent of youngster's injuries before death
Further details released in the historical child death case.
Students with excessive screen time at home falling asleep in class
Parents should also take on advice from the NZ Medical Journal, principals say.
New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Chef of the Year finalist credits Northland collaboration for success
Schnappa Rock's Dean Thompson is a finalist in Hospitality NZ's Chef of the Year award.
Join the breakfast club or reach new heights at the circus: Something for everyone these school holidays
The winter school holidays run from July 6-21 - so what is there to do?
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
Circus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilities
The community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.
'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensation
The power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
Northland businesses feeling the pinch offered workshops, mentoring
ASB economists warn about Northland’s outlook but help is on hand for businesses.
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
Four-time blood cancer survivor Frankie's family vital to her survival
It's a cause close to their heart as their daughter beat cancer for the fourth time.
Whangārei dips below 4 degrees in icy start to the day
Winter is well and truly here in Northland after a frosty morning
Police investigating unexplained death of young child from nine years ago
Kaikohe police are investigating a 9 year old historical child death.
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
Got New Year plans? First Northern Bass lineup dropped
Wet and muddy weather last time hasn't dampened future plans
More opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up
$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
Hūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserve
Opinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.
Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.