News in brief: Woman declared fit to stand trial for murder, motorcyclist hits power pole
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Jonny Wilkinson: Where are the parties' disability policies?
OPINION: Let us know if you have any questions for candidates.
Lawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High Court
Michael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.
Māori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down home
The couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.
Teen's death amplifies community anxiety for safety on Northland beach
The situation has become so bad local residents have taken matters into their own hands.
Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North
Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.
Three winning Lotto tickets sold in Northland
Could you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?
Schoolkids clean up Kaitāia stream
Far North children cleaned up a Kaitāia stream after finding 'tonnes of trash'.
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Tautoro School celebrates increased roll with new playground
New playground at Tautoro School delights children
News in brief: Better access to hospital documents; citrus collection a success
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
Two Far North fires keep FENZ busy, with one suspected arson.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.
Thousands of truck trips across busy Whangārei route during marina dredging
Dredging could take up to one year
Racehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in Northland
Keeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
News briefs from the Far North - Kawakawa concert, SME workshop and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Government cans $59m funding for Whangārei conference centre
An urgent meeting with the Finance Minister is sought over the Ōruku funding.
Couple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry
'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Vince Cocurullo: Fighting for fair when it comes to our water assets
OPINION: The Affordable Waters Reform is changing the landscape for local governments.
Great music again at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Plenty of great music at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
Why do people poison trees?
From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?
Kāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residents
Opposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.
Joe Bennett: At the age of 66 I feel like a child again
The railway tracks we run along are laid down young and very hard to leave.
Brent Eastwood: ‘Just do it, it’s so good’
A Green Prescription participant gets healthy lifestyle support for up to four months.
Carolyn Hansen: How to choose a gym
The reasons for picking a certain gym are personal.
Our Treasures: The many faces of the Windsor Hotel remembered
It is a testament to resilience, transformation and regeneration.
Major airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei Harbour
Passersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.
'I think the future of film is up here now': Stars turnout for Far North TV screening
The TV series, Far North, has already been sold to audiences around the world.
Black Sticks falter against transtasman rivals: Crowd cheers on home side
Both the women and men lost to their Trans-Tasman rivals in Whangārei last night.