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Whangārei District Council can't proceed with plan to change the district's ward system
Commission rejects WDC plan to change way people vote in their councillors.
Dream big, fill your visions with beauty
The power of imagination is the focus of columnist Carolyn Hansen this week.
Is there a better household task than unblocking a drain? Joe Bennett asks
The latest musings from Joe Bennett.
A Different Light: Thoughts from the disability sector
It's good practice to lean into one's vulnerabilities, says Northland disability advocate.
Enchanter tragedy: The ill-fated 'trip of a lifetime' that claimed five lives
NZ Herald reporter David Fisher plots the journey of the Enchanter's fatal voyage.
Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole
'We don't need another liquor outlet. Why would you want to keep breaking up families?'
Bay of Islands hapū Ngāti Rēhia says it was kept in the dark over liquor shop plans.
How will newly-mapped coastal hazard zones affect you?
The hazard zones' consideration is among key 10-year updates for the WDC District Plan.
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
Northland Centre bowlers to take on Far North this Sunday
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene
'Freedom': Whangārei man Steve shares life with guide dog as part of puppy appeal
The Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dog Puppy Appeal's goal is to raise $600,000 on March 25-26.
Kerikeri's Troy Kingi wins country's top songwriting award - A Silver Scroll
Northland singer/songwriter Troy Kingi has won the country's top songwriting award.
New Zealand's oldest building turns 200
Humble wooden building has served as a mission headquarters, family home and school.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.
Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa
A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.
'We can start the healing process': Northlanders react to Government overhaul of Covid restrictions
Northland is 'moving in the right direction', say those impacted by Covid restrictions.
News from the Bay of Islands and its surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Lack of funds put hold on plan to buy land at Ngunguru Sandspit
Plan to fundraise money to buy land at the base of Ngunguru Sandspit has been abandoned
Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal tops $360,000
Helicopter flew more missions than ever before last year.
Investigator pledges answers, closure for Enchanter families
Commission seeks not to lay blame but to prevent similar tragedies happening again.
Dargaville research farm helping build climate resilience
North research farm overlays science on farming systems
Northland company Dodoland wins Red Dot Design award
The Whangārei firm's 3D toy designs won over a panel of experts.
News snippets from Northland: NorthTec signs partnership with Ngāti Rēhia
News in brief from Northland.
Investigation dealt a blow as Enchanter sinks during salvage attempt
The hull sank as it was being towed to Houhora Harbour where a crane barge was waiting.
Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges
Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.
Covid 19 Omicron: More than 4000 active cases in Northland
Northland DHB has revealed the latest Covid-19 case numbers for today, 18 in hospital.
'It means closure': How the final Enchanter victim came to shore
Emotions are raw in the Far North.
Mahi Pai's Northland tour: spreading magic and uplifting tamariki wellness, not to influence whānau's vaccine choice
Mahi Pai's Northland campaign to promote tamariki hygiene will continue till April.
Northland town 'in mourning' after boating tragedy
Locals boaties say the sea around North Cape is treacherous in the wrong conditions.
Novavax, a 'jazzed-up' version of a well-known vax technology available in Northland
Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa NZ executive director Dr Fran Priddy talks about the new vax.
Northland's electricity lines companies' safety campaign
Safety campaign launched by Northland's electricity lines companies