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How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.

Bay News: Upcycled art and vintage fashion make waves in Russell
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.

Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this week
Kaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.

Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes
Plenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.

Photos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasion
A dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.

Kaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy building
Kaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation

Bay News: Mitre 10 Kerikeri's $10k community project nomination open
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved

Kaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spend
Upgrade will permit the construction of new homes.

Retiring Hercules say farewell to Northland in twin fly over
Northland gets farewell fly over from NZ's retiring workhorse Hercules planes

Peria School prizegiving awards student excellence
Students at Peria School in Far North lauded at prizegiving

Waitangi Day commemorations to draw thousands to Bay of Islands
Waitangi Day to be fine in the Far North with plenty of sun

News briefs from the Far North: 2 Lotto wins, flower show and car hits tree
News snippets from the Far North.

Plans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for now
An international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.

Bay News: Archaeological dig reveals Māori history near Butler Point
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title

Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.

News briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raised
New snippets from the Far North

Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm

Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.