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Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
Record rates rise will hit thousands in the Far North hard: Dover Samuels
Dover says the rates rise would be the defining moment of Far North kahika Moko Tepania.
NZ's 2028 total eclipse tipped to be tourist magnet
Nation set to experience its first total solar eclipse in decades, on July 22, 2028.
Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
News in brief: Woolworth responds to cockroaches found in cheese; shed fire in Waipapa
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far north - Six60 touring, Bay magic, new Ngāpuhi Investment Fund chairman
News snippets from the Far North.
Exhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists
‘Māori art is burgeoning at the moment – it’s in such good health.’
Northlander's cooking chops making waves
He's known as Stef the Māori in the Far North, and he's taking social media by storm.
'Lucky to be alive': Mum, daughter injured at car racing event
Moments beforehand, Anita Rossiter's boyfriend joked about a crash happening.
News in brief: NZ Post to end Saturday rural delivery; StarJam raised over $165,000
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
The 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.
Kevin Page: A stranger wanted bricks but got so much more
However, the man turned his nose up at tri-pillow as he didn't know how to work it.
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau
Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.
Spectators unhurt after race car crashes into safety barriers during Northland event
The only injury is to a woman who grazed an elbow after falling backwards from the impact.
Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia
Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.
Health and wellbeing the focus of inaugural festival at Kaitāia
Kaitāia's Te Ahu Centre hosts Muriwhenua Wellbeing Festival.
News in brief: Northland Lotto wins; warning about man offering ice-cream to students
The latest news bites from around the region.
News in brief: Fritter Fest goes green; home insurance premiums surge nationally
The latest news bites from around the region.
Regional council plans to kill off millions in funding for sport
The fund has put $7m into Northland sports projects since 2018, but not any more.
Joe Bennett: Spotting the signs of suburban symbolism
OPINION: At the age of 66, columnist Joe Bennett washed his car for the very first time.
News in brief: Cruise ship season dubbed a success; Parakao pumpkin prizes
The latest news bites from around the region.
Daylight Saving Time ends soon - but don’t make it a big deal, sleep doctor says
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, April 7, but debate about its use continues.
A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say
The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Government will need to make Kaipara waste to energy plant decisions: Mayor
Moko Tepania says his support for a feasibility study is not support for the project.
Busy Easter weekend felt like Christmas for Northland businesses
Operators express surprise at how many visitors flocked to the region over the holiday.
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide
The police say the 'deceased and alleged offender are believed to be known to each other'.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
John Williamson: Roadwork site fatalities show temporary traffic management needs work itself
Two tragedies in the region this year have been at sites with traffic management in place.
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital