Christmas Appeal 2023: Special Olympics Whangārei 'woefully short of volunteers'
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
Far North schools' triple success at Aquabots underwater robot battle
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.
The change is something many coastal communities have been waiting for, councillors say.
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
It's yet unclear which payments will be cut and where.
Vital funds raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s recent Garden Safari
Petrol has become 10, 15 cents a litre cheaper, says AA, thanks to a new competitor.
Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault.
Residents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.
Sushi Gallery Kerikeri owners are relieved to re-open after repair work at their eatery.
The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.
News snippets from the Far North
By the time I got home and had carted all the groceries inside I’d had enough.
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families
Safety worries behind Kaitāia's lack of Christmas decorations.
High Court move made by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title.
NRC warns there is an urgent need to prepare as the spectre of the pest grows.
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ngāpuhi's Waitangi Tribunal report will aid iwi's stalled Treaty claims.
Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.
A discovery in a Whau Valley creek led to the creation of a significant mine.
“This is a difficult job. There comes a point in time where you want a change."
The latest news bites from around the region.
With surf breaks aplenty and relatively uncrowded expanses of sand, there's a wide choice.
Jonny Wilkinson takes a look back on how 2023 played out.
OPINION: We've traded in our health and well-being for the convenience of eating out.
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event