News in brief: Lifeguards call for common sense at beaches; man charged with firearm offence
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New year, but full staffing for Hauora Hokianga midwifery service
Fully staffed Hauora Hokianga midwifery service for 2024
Groundbreaking caulerpa dredging results expected in next month
The two-week trial began last week.
Tired and run down: Kerikeri Turner Centre to undergo major revamp
The Turner Centre in Kerikeri is to undergo a major revamp.
Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable
Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.
'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closure
Transport companies will “have to pass costs on”.
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
Donors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiser
One person donated $7000 to help pay Claire Wihongi-Matene's court imposed fine.
News in brief: Retirement village to research inclusion of elderly people; Top Energy plans maintenance work
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News briefs from the Far North - rescue helicopter donations, scholarships available and walkway work resumes
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Act leader expects Waitangi events will be 'tense'
David Seymour's Treaty proposals have a Māori leader saying anything could happen.
New Kaitāia water supply being tested, but no date for tap water supply
No date yet for Kaitāia's new Sweetwater supply to start.
News in brief: Police name man who drowned at Ruakākā Beach; scholarship applications open
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'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers say
Far North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?
Northland MP ‘condemns’ Taipā boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition
Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp 'illegal actions'.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Our Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trains
The trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.
Joe Bennett: My burning yet fruitless hatred for flies
They say a nice person wouldn’t hurt a fly. I am not a nice person.
Carolyn Hansen: Sweet tooth might be the missing piece to losing weight
Sugar addiction is nothing to joke about.
Far North fishing competition protesters vow to continue demonstrations
At least 30 members of Ngāti Kahu blocked the access road to a boat ramp in Taipā.
Fight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continues
More hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.
A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors
There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.
Waste-busters wanted to help clean up at Waitangi Day commemorations
Volunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.
Whangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb
$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
New Kāeo Bridge set to open
A long-awaited two-lane bridge will open in the Far North next week.
Cost of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Northland hits $1bn mark
Rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle last year is the biggest recovery Northland has faced.
Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit
Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.
NZ's first caulerpa dredging machine to be used in Northland's fight against invasive seaweed
The new mechanical suction dredge is at the centre of a $650,000 trial regarding caulerpa.
Some Northlanders call for deputy PM to step in and help Wikileaks founder
However, a security and intelligence analyst believed support for Assange was unlikely.
Seven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking in
Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.
John Williamson: We claim to value the potential to save lives, but our outdated fines say otherwise
OPINION: Politicians talk about reviewing systems, but seem timid about the backlash.
News in brief: Fonterra worker's artistic streak; duo arrested following robbery
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News briefs from the Far North - Fundraiser's $17K, culvert work, market cancelled
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