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Big change for WDC as it votes for new voting system

It will be the biggest change to the political landscape in 30 years.

Mātauranga Māori and mainstream science teaching kids to care for land

Noho Taiao o Te Rarawa has been run over decade and is meant to excite youth about nature.

Breakaway principals union seen as divisive

Some Northland principals believe PPCB union weakens New Zealand Educational Institute

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Far North iwi's plea to put down the drink as booze drives family violence

Alcohol has again topped the charts as a leading trigger in family harm incidents.

Northlanders can undertake essential travel through Auckland under level 2

Northland community leaders urge people to still be sensible under Level 2.

'Just put your bloody seatbelt on': Kaitaia firefighter's appeal after another needless death

Five people were in car that rolled on SH1 with one thrown out and one trapped in wreck.

There's no end date: Covid toll on Northland tourism operators revealed

Repeated Covid lockdowns are taking a toll on stressed out Northland tourism operators.

Scallop season and sunshine cause enforcement headache for police

Police are urging rule breaking Northlanders to think of the region's first responders.

Solo and first-time dads share their plans

Fishing, gaming, takeaways and snuggles by the fire on the cards for these loving dads.

Revamped church building to house artists in the Hokianga

The historic Methodist church in Rawene will soon be transformed into an artist's retreat.

Juggling work with home schooling

We take a look inside your bubbles to see how you're coping with the juggling act.

Return of the letterbox bandits: Whangārei Heads two year saga with post theft continues

Entire letterboxes, padlocked to keep parcels safe, are being ripped out by thieves.

News snippets from Northland

Skate park work to resume; and more Lotto luck.

'Once you get a taste of it, it's hard to let go': Dargaville fire chief notches up 41 years with the brigade

Joining the fire brigade was the coolest thing a young fella could do, says Jeffrey Palmer

Anti-Covid protest organiser Karen Brewer bailed to Mid North home

Brewer's claims include a plot by Freemasons to commit a mass genocide of humanity.

Northland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposal

Three waters proposal rejected by Northland council

Level 3 means more to do for Northlanders

Takeaways and coffee on menu for Northlanders as level 3 kicks in