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Dysfunctional marae trust ordered to call meeting

Court invites marae trustees to resign and put their hands up for re-election.

Hapū-led pest control projects cracks down on possums, pigs with $2m funding boost

Hapū, community and councils join forces to eradicate pests in Kaipara.

The 90% Project: remote communities supported by police and iwi around vaccinations

Roving teams of police and iwi at times need 4WD to access Northland's remote communities.

Northland news in brief: Air NZ service Whangārei-Wellington extended; women in Kaikohe court over Covid breach

News snippets from across the region

Northern Swords U18s vow to perform in national youth competition

Northern Swords U18 rugby league side travel to Rotorua directly on a chartered flight.

Lack of clarity, border closure increasing stress for businesses

Continued border shut biggest concern for Northland biz and community leaders.

Charity needs new van to deliver free school lunches

New van needed for Northland charity that feeds schoolkids for free

Northland news briefs: Car crash splits power pole in half

New snippets from around the region

News snippets from Northland

Endangered kākā seen in Kerikeri and givealittle page for boy hit by truck.

'I just want to see her again'

Border restrictions tough for granddaughter and grandmother kept apart.

Whangārei's Guy Fawkes fireworks show canned due to possible rugby clash

Whangārei public fireworks display canned after clash with rugby requirements

I want to see my grandad alive: Level 2 border closures put Northland residents plans in disarray

Northlanders hurting as Government looks to keep region isolated.

Beyond beautiful: Northland photographer Rachel Jordan thanks friends and community

Rachel Jordan, who survived a helicopter crash, talks about rehab, goals, and friendship.

All in this together: Getting vaccinated about caring for others, immunologist says

Clinical immunologist Dr Maia Brewerton has advice on how to talk to the vaccine-hesitant.

Waipapa welcomes new bridge linking once-divided town

A near miss 30 years ago started Deputy Mayor Ann Court's battle for a Waipapa roundabout.

I was on the fence about the Hundertwasser but I admit I'm impressed

Kudos to the people who've made the Hundertwasser happen.