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Pedestrian dies in Russell after being struck by vehicle
A pedestrian died after being struck on Russell Whakapara Rd.
Whangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigator
Locals are used to the derelict home being set alight.
New kina regulations likely after Far North meeting
Far North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.
Celebrating 135 years of education at Waimamaku
Far North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.
Cameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris
'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'
Pathway feels unsafe: Commuter concerns with shared route
Commuters describe their unsafe experiences using the Whangārei shared pathway.
Far North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speeds
News snippets from the Far North.
Boost for social housing as Kaikohe units open
Joint venture brings 37 more social homes to Kaikohe.
Students to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and Crete
The trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.
Can you help find Whangārei’s Zonta Book Fair a new venue?
New venue needed Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair sale.
The Northland island with too many kiwi
The residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.
Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion
Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.
Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming
Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts
Public donations rake in $140k to keep Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre alive
'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'
Top Energy giving Far North power users up to $300 credit on electricity bills
Top Energy is owned by the people of the Far North.
Science fair steers path towards bright future for students
Far North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.
Bay News: Country music festival again in the Bay
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
News briefs from the Far North - kina barren talk, Far North open for business and free Wi-Fi
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Kiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestants
Northland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.
Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
Family of missing Northland fisherman keep faith as search continues
Ferzil Babu’s family remember him as a loving husband and a great dad.
Carver Renata Tane wants tapu chisels stolen from Kerikeri back
A Kerikeri carver warns chisel thieves the irreplaceable items are tapu.
Far North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing award
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Mark Chamberlain's mystery novel ‘The Death of Father Ryan’ set in Kaitāia
Kaitāia is the scene for author Mark Chamberlain's whodunnit ‘The Death of Father Ryan'.
Former Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show north
Powerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.
Lower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given back
Northland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.
Slow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thief
The not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.
Barrier Air spreads wings to Bay of Islands to shake-up national carrier
The competition comes as domestic airfares found to be the least competitive market in NZ.
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Teens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away
"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."
Bay News: R Tucker Thompson chief executive sets sail; Kerikeri's bubble man departs
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
June opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub
$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.