CityLink service to Ōtangarei street returns after rock-throwing incidents
The regional council said elderly people were struggling to walk to the nearest stop.
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The academy will offer beginner lessons, squad training, private coaching, and camps.
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Local body election candidate nominations formally open on July 4 and close on August 1.
Parking system flaws frustrate drivers in popular Northland seaside town
Peter Escher received multiple $85 notices for driving through a Paihia carpark.
Opinion: The quest for the perfect wedding dress continues
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Fears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boost
MP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.
Te Aupōuri kaitiaki group honoured for outstanding Northland conservation
The group planted more than 120,000 native plants and installed 16km of fencing.
Sabbatical leave crucial for setting up rural mobile clinic in Far North
More than half of the clinic's Kawakawa patients had been waiting more than 10 months.
From teaching to the skies: Kaitāia teacher graduates as RNZAF officer
Flying Officer Conaglen was inspired to join the RNZAF after her Nana's passing.
Far North council ordered to pay ex-CEO $210k in dispute
The council must pay over $210,000 to former chief executive Blair King.
Vince Cocurullo: What have we achieved in three years?
The Government approved the four-lane Northland Expressway after prolonged advocacy.
Northland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delays
Firefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.
'He would’ve loved that': Swim challenge honours late partner
Louise Orton's partner, Daniel Allen, died while snorkelling at Bland Bay last December.
'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport
The Warrens became the first over-70s Hyrox world champions at the competition in Chicago.
'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers
Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.
Jonny Wilkinson: Innovative trial seeks to fill respite care gap in Northland
The Tai Tokerau survey showed a severe shortage of respite options in Northland.
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail
The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.
Name suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Far North local
George Raharaha, 73, is accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi in Hōreke.
'It's time to pass the baton': Chorus marks 30 years with leadership change
They’ve performed barbershop and modern a cappella since 1992.
Son of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuse
His accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.
'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MP
The decision came this morning via a statement.
Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland
MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.
Northland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship
Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.
Northland stakeholders cautious on urgent RMA reforms
Northland stakeholders show cautious support for RMA changes but want deeper reform.
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The latest news bites from around the region.
'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' driving
Blake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.
Kaikohe woman charged with neglect in toddler's death case
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman.
Ngātiwai iwi urges Māori pride after Winston Peters’ moko comments
Kaumātua urges pride in moko mataora.
Blueprint for the future: Kerikeri's new strategic growth plan adopted
The council adopted Te Pātukurea to guide growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa.
Police officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teen
The family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning.
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
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