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Far North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
The council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.
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'A mayor for all': Moko Tepania makes history in Far North
Kaikohe te reo teacher, 31, says he'll be an inclusive leader who can walk in both worlds.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
High Court rules against Māori trust that took council to court
Trustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.
Wayne Brown enters Auckland mayoralty race: 'Stop wasting money on dopey projects'
Wayne Brown was mayor of the Far North District for two terms.
Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Death of much-loved Mangonui woman due to health condition, not seawall fall - Coroner
Anthea Goodwin was dedicated to the environment and making the planet a better place.
Live: Far North in alert level 3, officials work to find link to latest cases
Far North residents are settling back into level 3 today after two weeks at level 2.
Lack of care beds for booming elderly population 'breaking families apart'
Not-for-profit trust carrying the can in shortage of care centres for Kerikeri elderly.
GP under fire for pōhutukawa chop not told of tree's significance
Building plans canned; GP hopes iwi or Government will buy the land and create a reserve.
I love how it unlocks our culture: Moko Tepania's te reo journey explained
A doting grandmother and a full belly motivated Moko Tepania's te reo Māori journey.
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
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.
Poison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North
Locals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.
Northland iwi hail SNA decision - but say it's just the start
Iwi leader says north now has a chance to engage and be a model for other councils.
More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm
Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe
'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policy
FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.
Threats made before family home destroyed by fire
The Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.
'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonist
Local fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.