Far North kahika Moko Tepania performs a pukana at the One Young World summit in Belfast. Photo: Moko Tepania Far North mayor Moko Tepania is due to be presented with an award on Wednesday...
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Whangārei District Council baulks over government fluoridation mandate
Whangārei District Council is pushing back against the government’s directive to fluoridate the district’s drinking water (file image). Photo: AFP / FRED TANNEAU Whangārei District Council is pushing back against the government’s directive to...
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Northland candidates share and debate at upbeat public meeting
Audience members were encouraged to hold up signs rather than heckling. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf It was the last candidates meeting of the election campaign in Northland – and it was also...
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Northland's Māori media network escapes serious storm damage
Heavy rain, gale-force winds and thunderstorms are wreaking havoc across the North Island. The worst hit region being Northland … source...
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Man found dead off Northland Avenue in Buffalo
Statewide hospitalizations fell below 2800 for the first time since November 27th. source...
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Northland council’s carbon-zero plan ‘unashamedly ambitious’
Northland Regional Council chair Tui Shortland says it is vital to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: Supplied / Northland Regional Council A Northland council aims to switch to electric buses and tap into solar...
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Northland iwi march against P
A lack of support for those addicted to P is one of the main issues for a hīkoi from Te Rerenga Wairua to Waitangi. For those who … source...
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New ‘ad-hoc’ no-fishing area spoils plans for summer of sailing and fishing
New no-take fishing rules – imposed by the Environment Court without fair warning or consultation – are threatening to spoil summer plans for fishing and sailing in Northland, according to one resident. The new...
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Estuary pollution in Bay of Islands caused by dumped red paint
Photo: Supplied Paint dumped in a stormwater drain caused serious pollution near Paihia over the weekend. Staff at a nearby campground alerted authorities on Sunday after water in a Te Haumi estuary turned bright...
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