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Twice-wounded Arthur Hackney died in a trench in France.
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A beloved pet is killed
Police are investigating the killing of a beloved pet at Mangonui.
Cops put a brave face on cricket loss
Kaitaia police blow the chance to beat the Fire Brigade at cricket.
A tertiary scholarship with that?
Far North McDonald's owner Lynley Reid is helping her young employees.
Vandalism appals speed campaigners
A brand new SH10 electronic speed sign has been vandalised.
Houhora One Base marks 25 years
The sports fishing club celebrated its anniversary with $40,000 worth of prizes.
Federated Farmers: More than meets the eye
I like a challenge and I am a competitive human, writes Federated Farmers' John Blackwell.
It's time for Northlanders to order poplar poles
Demand is likely to be even higher than usual this year, says Northland Regional Council.
No licence, no game shooting
A 40-year old Warkworth man was convicted last week for hunting without a licence.
Editorial: Another black hole
The rate of failure to complete last year's census renders the data meaningless.
Horse dream might yet come true for Kaitaia youth
It doesn't take long to work out that 12-year-old Megan van Zyl is keen on horses.
Childhood memories of a big day
Whangārei residents share memories of the day a seaplane landed on Mangonui Harbour.
Mum thanks kindy with a korowai
A Kaitaia mum thanked her children's kindy for all it has done with a special gift.
A brighter future for the Swamp Palace
Work to make Oruru's Swamp Palace safe to use is well under way.
Te Houtaewa hits beach running
Snapper Bonanza and Te Houtaewa Challenge make for busy day on 90 Mile
Letters: A new life in a new land
A reader says immigrants should respect NZ's culture and way of life.
Mill Bay Road is not pedestrian-friendly
Walking on Mill Bay Rd is not for the faint of heart, a says a local woman.
Readers solve beach find mystery
A mysterious find at Tom Bowling Bay is a mystery no more.
Farmers: Pests will thrive under new gun laws
Federated Farmers say new gun laws will stymie pest control.
No Far North Anzac cancellations
Police have no security concerns at Far North Anzac Day services.
26 dead in a week: The human cost of the road toll
Twenty-six people died in one the deadliest weeks on our roads. These are their stories.
Five of heavy metal's best for Kataia MetalFest 2
Organiser of Kaitaia MetalFest 2 impressed with line up and local business sponsorship
Editorial: Is the government making up for loosening gun laws?
Late last year the government shifted gun control online.
North Hokianga could gain official 'dark sky' status
The FNDC hopes the North Hokianga's night sky will be officially recognised.
Traffic slowed at Kareponia
Electronic signs have been erected to slow traffic at Kareponia, east of Awanui.
Kaitaia's taxi service badly missed
Kaitaia's lack of a taxi service is keeping some folk housebound.
Four new fire brigade recruits
Northland's 42 fire stations opened their doors to potential volunteers on Thursday
Bay Of Islands' Upsurge Festival a huge success
In the final act of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival, Nadia Reid was superb.
Consultation the key for Russell's wharf
Russell's wharf upgrade will involve strong community input
Gun City boss calls media 'terrorists', tells MPs gun ban helps mosque shooter 'win'
David Tipple has told MPs the ban on semi-automatics "ignored what went wrong".
Electricity lines charges may soon be history
Geothermal generation could make line charges redundant, says Top Energy.
New hope for saving kauri
Kauri trees whose seeds are resistant to dieback might save the species.
Police mismanaged gun control before Chch attack, MPs told
The finance and expenditure committee is hearing oral submissions on gun law reform today