Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
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Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim
News snippets from the Far North.
Police monitoring gang members travelling through Northland after tangi in South Auckland
Gang convoy in Northland monitored by police after earlier tangi in South Auckland
Russell locals want to buy police house
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
13 kennels in Kaikohe's new $2.4m animal shelter
Three years in the making, Kaiakohe animal shelter opens
Owner of hostel deemed dangerous staying put
Kaitāia's Hike and Bike hostel has been closed over fire alarm safety concerns.
Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration
The Bay of Islands' Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back again.
Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land
Makeshift camp on public land in Whangārei may be dismantled
Flash new speed camera is first fixed device in the Far North
New-generation speed camera between Kawakawa and Moerewa first fixed one in the Far North.
Far North news briefs: Light festival, lotto win, Caulerpa rāhui
News snippets from the Far North.
Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI
Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.
Far North big winner at infrastructure NZ Building Nations awards with two projects rewarded
National infrastructure awards see Far North projects win two of the four honours
Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
News briefs from Northland: Lotto winner, rāhui in place and series of crashes
News snippets from Northland.
Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs
Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.
‘It was time to show it a bit of love’: Mystery donor’s $100,000 gift for Paihia
New park features slide, waterfall, bbqs, gardens, upgraded loos and disabled beach access
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Anchorage ban for Bay of Islands cove after major caulerpa find
10-day anchorage and fishing ban at Omakiwi Cove in Govt's biosecurity response.
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up
The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships
Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland
Bay News: Exhibition draws on Far North artists
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.