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Dog in council pound was sick, starving with puppies dead
Animal advocates want "justice for Rosie" after her 54-day stay in council's pound.
Latest from Far North District Council
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Racism cuts Māori out of local elections, says Far North mayoral candidate
Racism claim: Far North council is "white man, white man, white woman, white man".
Building product company faces criminal charges
Commerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.
Destiny's Tamakis put up ex gang boss for Far North mayor
Brian and Hannah Tamaki put up a mayoral candidate in Far North electoral race.
Kaitaia students urge councillors to take climate action
Kaitaia College teens given impromptu speaking slot but no climate emergency declared.
More details emerge of Northland fraudster's past
Joanne Harrison convinced a judge her 2007 offending was a one-off. It was just the start.
Family devastated after sheep attacked three times by roaming dogs
Just seven of family's 23 sheep survive - but for how much longer?
Northland news in brief: Armed police callout, new corporate services GM for FNDC
News briefs from around Te Tai Tokerau.
Paihia couple devastated as pampered trees poisoned
Couple returned from overseas to find holes drilled in dead and dying trees.
Goodhue scoops three Far North Sports Awards
The All Black midfielder won three awards at the ceremony in Kaitaia on Friday.
Warning after dog bites off man's finger
Dog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.
Retirement village reveals plan for 'silver tsunami'
Village wants to buy up to 42 neighbouring properties and triple its number of units.
Spiritual leader's massive new $35m NZ base
Ilchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.
'Swamp Palace' cinema shut over safety fears
Troubled Far North venue once charged higher admission prices for Aucklanders.
No exercise and high kill rates at Far North dog pounds
Bay of Islands Watchdogs is concerned over the pounds' welfare standards.
Pokie machines carted out of pub
The owners decided to get rid of the machines after an incident last week.
U-turn by Warehouse, landlord saves 33 jobs
News of the closure had sparked fears for employees and Kaikohe locals without transport.
'Hero' pooch saves man attacked by dogs
Chris Radich suffered wounds to both hands when he was attacked by three dogs.
Inquiry follows council boss' alleged 'homosexual' remark
Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.
Intervention urged for Far North council
Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.
Parapara blaze leaves family homeless
News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.
Elderly man's dog attacked again
Jim Morgan, 93, and his pet were attacked by a dog last year - now it's happened again
Heavy rain expected in Northland
The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Northland with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the region today. Incidentally
Special zones proposed to tackle poverty
Mayors in three of New Zealand's poorest districts - the Far North, Rotorua and Gisborne - want to take over central Government agencies in their areas to eradicate "entrenched poverty".
Council warns of sales of untreated water
A Northland council is warning residents to be weary of the water they buy to replenish rainwater tanks as they believe their supplies may be being siphoned and sold untreated.
How many illegal dumps are out there?
How many illegal dumps are there around Northland? We know of at least two - this region's second large-scale roadside tip emerged
'We would lock ourselves in the room'
Incredibly strong young Kiwi Destiny O'Brien opened up about the abuse she endured from her own father.
People patrols for beach hoons
The unsafe use of vehicles on 90 Mile Beach, particularly at Ahipara, has long been a source of aggravation for many residents, especially