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Latest fromFar North District
Doggone it: Wandering pet rehomed while family away at funeral
A family want their dog back after it went missing and was rehomed while they were away.
SNA work facing Far North pause after huge public backlash
Far North Mayor says opposition to SNAs biggest on any issue in decades.
High winds continue battering Northland as heavy rain passes
Wind gusts up to 120km/h are expected to continue hitting Northland's east coast.
Whangārei's Almond Court flats not saved from demolition, despite hotel chain pulling out of development
Iconic Whangārei flats still facing demolition
Northland Land Search and Rescue veteran clocks 50 years reuniting families
Grant Conaghan received a nod from the Queen on Monday for his work in search and rescue.
Diagnosis: a severe case of quackery
Northland's Kerikeri Mission Station hosting con man's quack cure-all
North dodges major storm damage despite battering
Parts of the North recorded a massive 110-plus mm of rain yesterday.
Fire destroys newly built home at Motatau
Newly built home was almost finished when it burned to the ground.
Wild weather in Northland: drivers asked to take care as roads remain open
Northland's roads were quiet this morning with traffic expected to pick up around midday.
Let's celebrate Māori new year, says mayor
Sheryl Mai offers her thoughts, in English and in Māori, on the arrival of Matariki.
Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
Northland's Adam Blair made Member of New Zealand Order of Merit with message for young sport players
'Stay true to yourself and work hard' - Adam Blair, MNZM's, advice for young players
Award for museum that honours Māori military sacrifice
Te Rau Aroha is dedicated to Māori who served New Zealand in times of war.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Queen's Birthday Honours: Northlanders honoured for their service to the community
Northlanders recognised for service to the community in Queen's Birthday Honours.
Winds up to 120km/h and heavy rains may force Northlanders indoors
All of Northland expected to experience heavy downpours and strong wind gusts on Monday.
Feral deer droppings from Russell forest analysed
DNA from feral deer droppings from Russell forest used to aid eradication.
Whangārei land caught up in SNA policy covers 80,000ha
50,000 hectares of privately owned Whangārei land has controversial SNA zonings
Brent Eastwood: Green prescription success story
A Green Prescription referral from your GP could be just what you need.
Kāeo says no to SNA plan in big meeting turnout
Locals say the SNA plan discourages people already striving to protect native habitats.
Feel-good film James & Isey cracks NZ top 10
Florian Habicht wasn't going to make another doco. Now he's made NZ's documentary top 10.
Plastics main source of pollution in Northland trial
Northland trial finds cigarette butts are largest single pollution item.
Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May
Whangārei District Council barks up wrong tree with dog registration fee increase
Responsible Whangārei dog owners say they are being unfairly punished by the price hike.
News snippets from Northland
Early morning car fire; and heavy rain possible over Queen's Birthday weekend.
'Absolutely thrilled': Dargaville man $75K richer after Instant Kiwi win
Couple now looking forward to doing some home renovations.
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
Max remains unfazed about performing to audience of 300
Max is about to make his debut performance on a stage in Wellington.
Northland's 2021 Lotto success bringing in the prizes
Amazing run of Northland Lotto wins in 2021.
Giving it a TRY: Parua Bay pupils visit Hits Northland radio studio
Pupils rewarded for efforts in Kids TRYathlon