Northlanders' plans for poll over Māori wards could be scuppered by Minister
Local Govt Minister may do away with public polls on Māori wards.
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Reader and Murray shine in singles
It was the 17th title for Reader and 13th for Murray.
Saving Dottie: Mercy dash brings newborn back to mum
Little Dottie's grateful mum praises rescue crew, urges people to support fundraiser.
Giant wētā returning to Northland - 140 years after last living here
Giant wētā will return to three sites in the Bay of Islands next month.
Two Whangārei primary schools burgled
Two Whangārei primary schools experienced break-ins with $12,000 of stolen items.
Former Russell Station Manager and St John Paramedic Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award
Russell's Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award.
Bay of Islands Music Fest adds Dave Dobbyn to line-up
NZ artists add star power to January 8 festival, with Benee, The Beths and Tami Neilson.
Privet infestation becomes personal challenge
Privet targeted at Poroti in major Northland weed control project.
Northland's endangered tara iti/fairy tern get no-fly zone
Northland fairy tern under threat from low-flying aircraft.
Circumnavigating the country on horseback
A woman is circumnavigating the country to raise awareness for Leg-Up Trust.
Hihiaua Cultural Centre takes out the big honour in NZ Architecture awards
Two Northland buildings win at New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Kaikohe school helps clean up environment
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kaikohe's free dental service folds, 1300 still on waiting list
Free trial was supposed to pave the way for permanent, koha-based dental clinics.
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning from fire officials and local SPCA.
News snippets from Northland
Youth questioned over Kerikeri High School fire; and FNDC needs more librarians.
Covid kills Kerikeri's street party, vineyard party takes its place
Kerikeri Street Party pulls up to 5000 people on the evening after the half marathon.
Far North community fights back over 'red clay' on road
Henderson Bay residents have taken the council to task for using red clay on their road.
Workshops on to help get careers on track
The workshops will help those who are advanced in their career but new to job hunting.
Westerkamp shines at Sandy Bay's Polar Bear
The 16-year-old took out the junior girls' and open women divisions.
Waipapa Rotary gears up for final book fair
Volunteers' backs and knees no longer up to task of lugging heavy boxes of books.
Photos: Kerikeri's Monster Mash
Hundreds of ghouls, zombies and devils descended on Kerikeri Primary School on Saturday.
Auckland traffic costs Kerikeri firefighter world record
Simon Trye aimed to set a record for running a half marathon in full firefighting kit.
Whangārei District Council to have Māori wards from 2022
Māori wards introduced for Whangārei District Council in 2022 elections
Eight-wicket haul a possible Kaipara club record
Cunis' eight-wicket haul saw City all out for 36 on Saturday.
Endangered bird's death prompts call for better protection
Native bird advocate calls for more patrols around the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.
Davis says Oranga Tamariki failing kids, commits to 'getting it right'
Kelvin Davis is the new Minister for Children.
NRC by-election after councillor resigns to cost tens of thousands
Byelection needed after Northland regional Councillor resigns
Six60 singer Matiu Walters to host band movie in Whangārei
Whangārei to host advance viewing on new Six60 movie - and Northlanders can win tickets
Northern Swords edge out championship win
It was the second time in three years the Northern Swords have topped the second division.
Heroic visitor saves lives as Kaitaia's old bowling club burns
Visitor credited with raising alarm, dragging tenants to safety as club damaged by blaze.
Far North councillor challenges decision on Māori wards
Councillor calls on locals to demand a poll on Māori wards.