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Groundbreaking Te Hiku programme puts 13 new teachers into Far North
Far North man Takawai McMath swaps building for teaching on Te Hiku programme

Plenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshop
Five-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.

News briefs from the Far North: Bay sports hub to open and Pink Breakfast hosted
News snippets from the Far North.

Easter shopping confusion leaves our pantry bare - Kevin Page
A rainstorm and a car chase kept us from restocking our groceries.

Fencing for Kaitāia's campervan dump station after ongoing sewage spills
People ignoring closed signs at the Kaitāia dump site are causing a public health hazard.

Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia
Hīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.

'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still needed
Cyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.

Whangārei Matariki festival organisers call for participants to boost event
Puanga is the star that guides Matariki to the New Year.

Shane Te Pou: More in the world that unites than divides us
OPINION: Solo travelling can spark unexpected connections.

Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed
A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.

Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising
The Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.

On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

One dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closed
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

ReSport Trust marks two years with major fundraiser, new facility launch
ReSport Trust is celebrating two years with a fundraiser in Whangārei and new location.

Dazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei Station
Sea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.

Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone blasts region
About 24,000 Northlanders are currently without power.

4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.

On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts
Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.