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![New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
![New Northland Rugby Union chairwoman excited to drive Northland Rugby to be the best](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
New Northland Rugby Union chairwoman excited to drive Northland Rugby to be the best
Northland Rugby celebrates new board chairperson
![Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
![‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial
The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.
![Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
![Far North news in brief: Northland in the running for Six60 gig](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North news in brief: Northland in the running for Six60 gig
The latest news bites from around the region.
![Brain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting payments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting payments
Despite numerous practitioners advising he was unfit for work, ACC disagreed.
![Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status
Heritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status
![Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
![Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
![Far North news in brief: The Chase star show sells out; Hunt for top workplace dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North news in brief: The Chase star show sells out; Hunt for top workplace dog
The latest news bites from around the region.
![News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
![Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
![Controversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Controversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs
119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.
![Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
![Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
![Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
![Skipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Skipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain
'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'
![News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
![Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
![Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
![Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.
![Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
![News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
![Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
![Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
!['Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests
Billy-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.
![News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits
News snippets from the Far North
![From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.