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The last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.
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Unique initiative sees iwi learn fire management tricks from Aboriginal Australians
Far North iwi have been to Australia to learn traditional fire-management practices.
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Fire and Emergency and St John are currently in attendance.
Far North council plans to help remedy 'dire' housing shortage
People in the Far North are living in cars - often with children, or in tents and garages.
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Teen admits role in violent armed robbery at Michael Hill
More than $50,000 worth of jewellery was stolen and three women were injured.
'Where's the tall guy?' Deportee storms home, questions man at gunpoint
The man was deported from Australia for burglaries and robbery.
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
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Have an adventure: NZTA announces detour routes ahead of Brynderwyns closure
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New Port Nikau pier could boost marine sector and community, mayor says
The latest pier at the marina is due to be completed later this month.
1963 Brynderwyn bus crash that claimed 15 lives still haunts many
It's been 61 years, but the Brynderwyn bus tragedy still haunts whānau
News in brief: 1200 animals desexed in Northland; Kauri coach steps down
The latest news bites from around the region.
Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes
One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.
Bay News: Ruins get a tidy up; dearth of domestics brought power to Kerikeri
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
John WIlliamson: Keep driving as long as possible for your health and wellbeing
For many older people, having to stop driving is a source of anxiety and terror.
Former Green Party MP David Clendon coordinating Northland visitor programme
David Clendon is new Tohu Whenua co-ordinator for Northland
News briefs from the Far North - Skating comp, boat capsizes and enviro funding
News snippets from the Far North
Watch: Rare whale shark pops up to surprise Northland fisherman
The nine-metre long shark circled the boat for about five minutes.
Like an awkward first date: Successful Waitangi marked good start between Māori and Govt
The Waitangi Day commemorations were "fantastic", Waitangi National Trust chair says.
Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
Chinese NZers make trip north to honour tragic shipwreck and special bond
The trip helped the visitors explore their cultural connection to New Zealand.
Iwi leader wins the right to sue seven big polluters
Mike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.
Dora exploring the Far North with new on-line health support system
Far North gets visit from health support bus Dora.
League legends and golfers combine for par-ty
Charity golf day raises funds for Northland youth rugby league.
Far North group takes up fight against moth plant pest
Rangikapiti Reserve volunteers are busy eradicating vine.
Don’t come to talk at us about us, Northland MP tells Government
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What to expect from today's unemployment data
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Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'