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Hūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without end

OPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.

'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/h

Mafi's family devastated: "He was taken from us, our son was robbed."

Aim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as Aucklanders

Faster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.

From Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far North

Kaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.

Removing barriers: Former Northland Wheel Black celebrates Paralympic success

Former Wheel Black and Northlander Gary McMurray reflects on his Paralympic success.

Cash boost for Christmas parade, art events

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.

Stark figures show postcode lottery for cancer care

Northland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.

'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?

Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.

Council CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at fault

Far North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.

Person dies at Paranui Falls, police confirm

St John was notified to the incident at about 11.09am.

Shark carcasses dumped close to shore could attract pests, MPI says

Dumped carcasses close to shore can attract pests.

Proposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy group

Companion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.

'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbing

Jason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.

Ngāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visit

Minister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.

Rising Stars: Whangārei boxers set to shine at National Amateur Boxing Championships

Kye Hiko and Lucas Potter are set to make an impression at the tournament in Christchurch.

Humpback breaches in Northland

Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine

'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police

'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'

Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial

The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.