Labour candidate ‘optimistic’ of winning Kaipara ki Mahurangi seat after Penk’s resignations
“Chris Penk launched a leadership challenge this week, which resulted in today’s confidence vote,” the PM’s Office said.…
Northland community leader wants more police action against drug dealing
Personal-use amounts of cocaine and cannabis were also allegedly found by police, he said. Two people of interest…
New Zealand’s oldest European shipwreck shows need for protection in Kaipara
Scientist Dr Jonathan Palmer said it might be impossible to now work out what the ship might have…
KiwiRail and council demolitions spark Maungatūroto heritage debate
In correspondence shared with the Northern Advocate, O’Neill questioned KiwiRail’s assertion that it recognised the building’s historical significance,…
Northland mayor should be chosen by voters in any future single council – ex-councillor
Vincent said a single unitary council made the most sense “if there is to be any possibility of…
Anaru Ihaka Morunga given concurrent jail term for assault before Kaipara murder
Judge Tomlinson questioned the point of the dispute, given the summary was not likely to become an issue…
‘We’ve lost our hospital’: Outrage over Health NZ changes in Northland
No new doctors have been recruited, with a nurse taken off Dargaville’s general ward each day to manage…
Male pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dargaville, Northland, section of SH12 closed
Murdoch St / SH12 remains closed between Colville Rd and Dargaville Rugby Park. Hato Hone St John confirmed…
Northland seatbelt warning after two fatal crashes in Kaipara and Oakleigh
He said road deaths left people with no chance to say goodbye. “It is sudden, and it is…
Person dead after crash southeast of Dargaville, Kaipara
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Election 2026: Labour selects Kerrin Leoni to take on Oriini Kaipara in Tāmaki Makaurau electorate
“I am so grateful for this opportunity and my role is to win the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for…
Dead snapper, white substance, in Kaipara river: NRC and iwi investigations underway
It cautioned the public to avoid harvesting kai moana from any areas where dead fish were visible. The…