Far North: Impaired folk to get access to Total Mobility scheme
A new Total Mobility service has launched for Far North folk with impairments.
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Opposition to Northland/Auckland sand mining grows
Prime Whangārei property prepped for development
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Six youths arrested in Kamo after ride in stolen car
The young people were arrested after travelling through Kamo in a stolen car.
Gang tensions may be behind early morning drive-by shooting in Kaikohe
Police say shots were fired at a vehicle parked outside a Kaikohe address early today.
Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre
Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.
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Helena Bay's celebrity big dog Leo knows he is getting all the attention and loves it.
Loss of community outreach initiatives major reason Dr Mathieson left Mahitahi
Former Manaia PHO board member slams Mahitahi for its approach to primary health care.
Chris Leitch annoyed over alleged delays in hearing his petition
Petitions' Committee under attack by Northlander for alleged delays on refinery petition.
Northland police crack down on those involved in firearms-related incidents
Police crackdown on those responsible for firearms-related violence in the Far North.
Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents
Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.
'Naivety not an excuse': Auckland boatie fined for illegal landing
The man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.
Police justified in using dog to stop man fleeing checkpoint
The man turned out to be wanted for firearms and drug offences.
Whangārei's Parihaka Scenic Reserve gets extra funding for pest removal
Extra funding for Whangārei's Parihaka Scenic Reserve to get rid of predators
Te Hiku Pātaka aims to feed whanau while preserving choice, dignity
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Whangārei's first-ever Pride Festival still happening - just a year later
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Our Treasures: Female teachers were forbidden to marry and other archiac school rules
Mel Williams, of Kiwi North, explores the now humourous past rules for female teachers.
Kevin Page: It was raining memories
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Calls for Paihia waterfront meeting to be open to public and moved
FNDC says it is not feasible to open the meeting to the public.
Western Hills Drive reopened after armed police respond to incident
Police closed part of Western Hills Drive due to the incident.
Opinion: Number of people in Northland on specialist waitlists 'disappointing'
Shane Reti wants new models of care, funding, targets, accountability and engagement.
Strike action has begun for exhausted Northland firefighters
Northland professional firefighters are on strike, but still responding to emergencies.
A search of a different kind: Northland LandSAR urgently seeking new base
Northland LandSAR is asking the public for help to find a new location to use a base.
Northland news in brief: Thieves at work, firefighters strike, dog registrations due
The latest news bites from around the region.
'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative Education
Alternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.
The super wealthy are snapping up coastal Northland properties
Northland is a millionaire's playground with a swag of luxury properties on the market
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai says no water fluoridation unless Government pays
Resistance to complying with directive to fluoridate Whangārei water is all about funding.
Delayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyers
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Hora Hora power to a close win and climb to second
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Grisly discovery of 100 dead penguins horrifies Far North locals
The warmer sea temperatures in Northland make it difficult for little penguins to breed.