Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.
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Ninety Mile Beach mussels helping to save Hauraki Gulf marine system.
Northland staff training for Heritage NZ emergency
Training success for Northland Heritage NZ staff.
Northland sci-fi and fantasy festival a grand success second year in a row
The Festival is a huge community spirit booster.
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns
Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.
Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment
Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
Northlanders flock to be part of record-high bird count
Annual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.
'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shaken
The dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.
Egg and poultry producers prepare for arrival of avian bird flu
Experts are monitoring a highly contagious strain of bird flu as it nears New Zealand
Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
Bay News: Kerikeri team wins in charity quiz night against The Dark Destroyer, Rumble in Russell
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Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status
Heritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status
Bay News: Historic Kerikeri document discovered, local Matariki exhibition, new musical set to perform next year
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Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
Former All Blacks to take on MPs in Northland rugby clash
'We want the community to enjoy the day, rub shoulders with rugby heroes and MPs',
Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
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Work starts on another Far North solar farm
Pukenui Solar Farm set to power up next year.