Govt announces $20 million to make rural highways safer
Road safety measures announced for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu and the West Coast.
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Sheepdog trials: Veteran campaigner aims to make cut
A group of local shepherds are taking on the national sheep dog trial championships
Shellfish warning extended for Far North harbours
A shellfish warning in the Far North has been extended following reports of illness.
Tractors spectacular once again in Taupo Bay
Tractors of all sizes have rumbled through Taupo Bay for a spectacular event.
Kaitaia couple celebrate 65 happy years of marriage
A Kaitaia couple have hit a very special milestone in their years together.
A not so happy New Year for Kaitaia's Quarry Rd residents
A Kaitaia resident is disgusted at the state of Quarry Rd, saying it's dangerous.
Letters: Manganui County rubbish not enough to keep tourists away
A reader points out the rubbish and weeds filling the Mangonui area.
Hunt for dangerous dogs continues in Kaikohe
The FNDC are still hunting the dogs that attacked local man Jim Morgan's dog Sandy.
A tragic beginning to 2019 in Far North
Tragedy has marred the new year in the Far North.
Dairy farmers are listening, says DairyNZ
Farmer concern about healthy water has come at no surprise to DairyNZ.
Police want to speak to witnesses of Far North crash and its aftermath
Police want to speak to witnesses of Far North crash and its aftermath
Letters: What makes a community?
Kaikohe is a friendly place, and one reader is proud to live there.
Letters: Empty rhetoric requires action
MPI Fishery team members did a good job in a recent operation at Ahipara, says a reader.
Another Coastguard rescue at Hokianga
The Hokianga Coastguard have rescued a couple with their dog in the harbour.
Editorial: A 'simple solutions' ideal is unrealistic
Taking a 'simple solutions' approach to big problems won't work, writes Peter Jackson.
Northland's Principal Rural Fire officer ponders fire ban
A total fire ban is being considered for Northland.
Crash ends police pursuit at Kaingaroa
A police pursuit ended with a crash and a lost dog in Kaingaroa.
Police pursuit: Two women seriously hurt in fleeing driver crash
The female driver of the crashed car has been arrested.
Anthony Warren QSM: An honour to be shared
Medal recipient says the honour belongs to all volunteers at Kaikohe's Te Mira gym
A triumph for the Far North
Far North students excel at national Young Enterprise awards in Wellington
Letter to the editor: A town that will not lie down
Desolation, devastation, desperation. Does this accurately describe Kaikohe, a writer asks
Guest editorial: Unborn Kiwis need more protection
It's time to update our abortion law, Anna Sinclair says.
A Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation work
A lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.
Scrub fire burns through hectares of bush
Firefighters are into their fourth day of trying to contain a blaze south of Kaikohe.
Dotterel chick best Christmas present
Season's first New Zealand dotterel chicks arrive at Ahipara
Be considerate with your fishing waste
People who dump shells and fish frames on the shore are being urged to show more courtesy
Guest editorial: 'Government by deception'
How long will we tolerate deception as the state's first stage in communication?
DOC - 1080 has done the job
1080 drop at Cape Brett and Russell Forest more successful than expected, DoC says
Switzer residents enjoy Christmas show
"This was nothing to do with me," Switzer Residential Care manager Jackie Simkins said
Switzer Residential Care says thanks with lunch
Volunteers at Kaitaia's Switzer Residential Care have been thanked with lunch.
New Bob Kerridge fellowship grant aids passion to help animals
The Bob Kerridge Animal Welfare Fellowship wants to help you help animals.
SAFE ready to fight rodeos in the Far North
SAFE are still fighting to stop two rodeo events in the Far North this summer.