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News snippets from the Far North.
Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.
Every day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree Farm
On a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season
How much a 12% rates rise could add to Tauranga homeowners' bills
The mayor says the council found $29m in savings to get the overall rise down to 12%.
‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 years
Some of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.
‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader
'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'
'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undies
The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
Police investigation ongoing after Kaiti home shot
Police said a series of incidents in the area were believed to be gang-related.
'Tragically taken': Tributes flow for 'beautiful man' killed on hunting trip
Stuart Stobie was 'tragically taken in a hunting accident'.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named
Charles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.
Synlait back in black, but still a work in progress
Synlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.
Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.
Police seek witness to fatal motorbike crash
A motorbike collided with a car, causing the car to flip.
Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
Roadworks chip away at Napier cars
One driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.
‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.
Flying high and in all directions: Hawks top NBL
The cavalry is arriving, with the Hawks currently sitting pretty.
Campervan lovers fill Hastings racecourse with their trusty steeds
'Our only regret is we didn’t get ours earlier.'
'I want to get Wairoa back on its feet’: Mayor stands for a fifth term
Little says flood mitigation and roading are key priorities for the district.
Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase
Experts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.
‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
The visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.
Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station
Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.
Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.
Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire
Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.
‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in Warkworth
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown opposes land plan as company heads to court.
‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show
Eastern Bay of Plenty trapper Shay Williamson takes on TV's ultimate survival challenge.
Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son
She felt relieved when her adopted son was diagnosed at 16.