Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
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Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
Ōpua community members and iwi oppose housing development
New Ōpua housing plan reduces the number of homes, leaves hilltop views
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall
Investigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.
News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits
News snippets from the Far North
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
Garden bird survey: How you can take part
Pull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.
'I’m just one of the boys': Northland woman leading the way in a man's world
'I was gobsmacked. I haven’t won anything in my whole entire life.'
Special part of the motu: Northlanders urged to get into the spirit of Matariki
What's on in Northland during this year's Matariki celebrations.
$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
News briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent final
News snippets from the Far North.
School helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lake
Arbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake
Bay News: Dark Destroyer in town; Angling for a winner in renowned fishing contest
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.
Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
Billionaire buys Northland lodge that charges visitors $15,000 a night
The developer pounced after the asking price dropped.
Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week
Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.