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Last pint poured at Kaikohe's RSA
Time - and costs - have caught up with the Kaikohe RSA
Surfcasting: Snapper still on offer out west
A local fishing contest has shown that snapper are still being caught on the west coast.
Northland forestry grads ready for work
The first batch of Ngati Hine Forestry Trust trainees move into full-time work.
Comment: What happened to animal protection?
Animal protection promises have slipped off the agenda, writes Simone Clark.
Plans for a more vibrant waterfront
More plans are being floated for Mangonui's waterfront.
Far North District Council's sealing offer 'crazy'
Bell Rd (Kaitaia) residents might have no choice but to pay their share of sealing costs.
Soaking wet: Deluge to start the day, more to come
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland.
Federated Farmers: And when farm land runs out?
The move to industrial forestry will eventually have an impact the wider public will see.
Health checks for very special lakes
Scientific sampling of some of our most remote lakes, north of Kaitaia, has begun.
One councillor is far from 'comfortable' with animal management
Cathy Jones was devastated when half her flock of sheep were killed by roaming dogs.
Shane Jones: Worthy status for Treaty grounds
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are much more than a Far North taonga.
Editorial: Juliet's long battle is over at last
Juliet and Eric Garcia are finally invited to make NZ their home.
Kaitaia Rotary concedes defeat
The Kaitaia Rotary Club has wound up after 65 years of service.
Kaitaia couple are welcome at last
Juliet and Eric Garcia can finally apply for residents' visas.
Collection of illegal firearms about to begin in Far North
Firearms owners have until December 20 to surrender any illegal weapons.
Loving memories on Wig Wednesday
Wig Wednesday had special meaning for Kaitaia Abundant Life School.
Letters: What happened to telling kids 'No?'
A reader asks why kids are no longer told 'No.'
Russell's old fig tree is ailing, road closed
Russell's 150-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree is in need of expert assistance.
Kaitaia student wins prestigious scholarship
Kaitaia College student Angel Harbers has won a life-changing scholarship.
Ferret sightings ring alarm bells
Ferrets pose an even greater threat to kiwi than the smaller stoat.
Federated Farmers: Meet the challenges
Farming, locally and nationwide, is facing huge challenges, writes Colin Hannah.
Editorial: Finlayson has every right to speak his mind
Councillors have a right - and an obligation - to tell us what they think.
No punishment, no apology for Finlayson
Northland Regional councillor Mike Finlayson not asked to apologise for 1080 views.
The Great NZ Trek is over
Heather Jones has completed the Great NZ Trek 14 years after setting off from Cape Reinga.
Far North kiwi champions recognised
Kiwis for Kiwi recognises the efforts of two devoted Far North conservationists.
Reusable cup ramps up war on plastic
Plastic Free Kaitaia launches a special cup for the plastic-free era.
Rats are breeding faster than they can be trapped
A long summer and ongoing mild temperatures have caused a plague of rodents.
Fulbright scholar looks to Māori traditions
A Fulbright scholarship opens the door to returning to ancient knowledge.
Carter will seek a third term as Far North Mayor
John Carter will seek a third term as the Far North's Mayor in October.
Baby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first baby
The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.