Northland's Cameron Leslie wins Halberg as Para Athlete of the Year
'Not too bad for a boy who trained at the Whangārei Aquatic Centre.'
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Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
New kiwi hospital to care for NZ’s feathered national icon
While the hospital hasn't opened yet, one kiwi couldn't wait to try it out.
Bay News: Cars torched near Rāwhiti; the longest weekend in Russell
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Awanui even more beautiful with colourful new significant artwork
Significant artwork adds to Awanui's attractions
News briefs from the Far North: Relay for Life back, property prices up, and business growth session
News snippets from the Far North.
Huge Kaitāia solar farm powering retail stores across NZ
First user of Kaitāia solar farm energy is Warehouse Group to power its stores
Kaitāia accountant Stewart Russell had a passion to make community succeed
Kaitāia accountant Stewart Russell leaves big shoes to fill in Far North community.
Far North fire risk extreme - restricted fire season across Northland/Auckland
It's hoped the move will prevent Far North wildfires.
54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
Dog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogs
High number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.
News briefs from the Far North - January was hot, records at Waitangi and Kauri coach resigns
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia A&P Show has all the country attractions for 136th edition
136th Kaitāia A&P Show to go off in style.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Almost all Kaitāia businesses saw anti-social behaviour in last year
Kaitāia businesses want security patrols over anti-social behaviour worries
Far North iwi leader's win against big polluters significant, law experts say
Court win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
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.
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.
Bay News: Ruins get a tidy up; dearth of domestics brought power to Kerikeri
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
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
Dora exploring the Far North with new on-line health support system
Far North gets visit from health support bus Dora.
Far North group takes up fight against moth plant pest
Rangikapiti Reserve volunteers are busy eradicating vine.
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.'
Kaitāia's neglected green spaces target of new group Tuituia te Kahunuku
Revitalising neglected green spaces aim of new Kaitāia group
Summer jazz festival returns to Kerikeri
Top line-up for second Kerikeri Summer Jazz Fest.
Far North news in brief: Boxing title shot for Vaka, RDA returns and power out
News snippets from the Far North.
The Pick - Kaitāia businesswoman urges others to take up the challenge
Kaitāia's Donna Tyler says The Pick business programme worth applying for.
Waitangi Day: Government hears Māori concerns at Treaty Grounds
New Government fronts to Māori concerns at Waitangi Day commemorations
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.