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Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council

The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.

Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man

Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.

Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died

Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.

News in brief: Former cop up for national sports award; first Northland supermarket to get facial recognition

The latest news bites from around the region.

Explosive Northland council meeting sparks complaint to Local Government Minister

NRC chair said the process followed at the meeting had been open and honest.

Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event

The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.

Business agreement fosters eco-system of Māori business excellence

Waka Hourua proving helpful for Māori business owners in Te Tai Tokerau.

'I can't feel anything': Surfer slammed head first into sandbar before dramatic rescue

'He told us he’d broken his neck and he couldn’t feel anything.'

Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads

Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.

Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure

Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.

Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister

Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.

Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei

The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.

Māori immersion school moving in sparks controversy in tight-knit community

Residents claimed the move will create stormwater, noise, sewerage and traffic issues.

Vince Cocurullo: Cyclone Gabrielle recovery continues - but good things are happening

Many of us are still dealing with our own issues caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised

News snippets from Northland.

Surfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collision

Surf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.

'Death is there to make us realise that life is gorgeous': Expert shares why dying isn't taboo

'The fear is to die before you have lived fully. That’s our real fear.'

Women’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a time

The visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.