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Northland news in brief: Kaipara council accepting nominations for Citizens Awards; sister tribes formed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing
The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.
'Like a bomb went off': New Miss New Zealand on the moment she was crowned
Poole is passionate about her charitable work.
Joe Bennett adds plantar fasciitis to his vocabulary
Opinion: Joe Bennett got plantar fasciitis after a squash game
News in brief: Taste of New Zealand; Lotto win for Northland player; donation boosts lifesaving efforts
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: The hunt was on for a new scooter
Opinion: Access to things that enable independence can make a huge impact on one's life.
'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts
Alternative Reality Gardening Lab 24 exposes Northland to latest technology
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
Preschoolers enjoy arresting experience as police visit for Road Safety Week
Annual Wheels Day made even better for youngsters as constables join the fun.
Open Spaces Preschool wheels day
Wheels Day coincided with Road Safety Week and was marked by a special visit from constable's Pablo Rust and Alana Cameron.
Dredging of caulerpa in Bay of Islands needs more government funding - council leader
The trial brings together various groups from across the region.
News in brief: Waipu Brewery wins another award, Diabetes fund put on ice
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North news in brief: Well known identity dies, Parrot Place fundraiser and landmark repairs
News snippets from the Far North
Trust calls on donations to help raise remaining funds before June 12 deadline
The trust has until June 12 to come up with the remaining funds.
Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
World War II relic found in Kerikeri op shop
Kerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic
Whānau of Karnin Petera acknowledge search and rescue efforts at national awards
Two Northland search and rescue missions were acknowledged yesterday evening.
News in brief: Brynderwyns repairs not hampered by heavy rains
The latest news bites from around the region.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown bins talk of city’s rubbish fuelling Kaipara plant
Auckland Mayor pours cold water on talk of his council’s rubbish going north.
The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North
Quiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.
'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Rescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.
Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility
'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'
Northland Regional Council chair facing the axe
If Crawford loses the chair’s role, it will be the third change at the regional council
Kevin Page: Mrs P and I were in disagreement, and I started to wonder how we got there
Opinion: It was actually kind of funny now that I think about it.
Far North news in brief: Lotto win, roading contracts extended and road safety heroes wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Iwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot
'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.
Far North students connect to te ao Māori and learn essential life skills
Students learning life skills in the Far North.
Civil Aviation Authority to inquire into Northland helicopter crash
Civil Aviation Authority plans to understand what 'exactly' happened and why.
Youths arrested over Far North car-thefts - police thank public for their help
Far North car-theft sprees ended with arrest of four youths