Swimming memories relived at Awanui Straight
Work is underway in a spot one Awanui man holds close to his heart.
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Gamefishing: A day of firsts for Ahipara angler
Gamefishing season is underway in the Far North.
Northland DHB's meningococcal W vaccination campaign nears completion
A meningococcal W vaccination campaign in Northland will end in three weeks.
Stronger water restrictions in force in Far North
Water restrictions are in place for Kaitaia and Kerikeri.
This time it's true - 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza sells out
This years 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza has officially sold out.
Editorial: Waitangi Day is always worth celebrating
February 5 has become the problem day for Waitangi Day celebrations, writes Peter Jackson.
Far North District Council looking for more water supply
Alternative water supply options are being investigated for Kaitaia by the FNDC.
Ahipara fire 'definitely suspicious'
The fire that decimated sections of scrub in Ahipara may have been deliberately lit.
Fire in the north: Crews save Ahipara houses
Flames reached the deck of one home as fire crews battled to force the blaze back.
Opinion: Weak justice is no justice
The New Conservative group want to take a hard stance on crime, writes Elliot Ikile.
Women's Gatherings return to Kohukohu
The monthly Woman's Gatherings will resume again in Kohukohu for 2019.
Kaikohe police display shows power and precision
The police in the Far North have put on a powerful pre-grame display in Kaikohe.
Letters: Far North potential: Big challenge, big vision, small bites
The Far North is full of unrealised potential, says a reader.
Defaced Opua State forest signs 'a kick in the guts'
Anti-1080 protestors who defaced signs in Opua are badly misinformed, say experts.
NZ Order of Merit for Sir Hekenukumai Busby
Hekenukumai Puhipi (Busby) has been knighted at Waitangi.
Letters: Kerikeri victim a prisoner of fear
The man who was attacked by youths in Kerikeri last year deserves better, says a reader.
Tourist 'heavy hitters' sample Northland wines
Northland is set to join the tourist map thanks to two wine writers.
Federated Farmers: Do farmers pay too much?
Nigel Billings looks at whether farmers are paying too much.
Ballance making a major investment in Northland
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced plans to make a major investment in Northland.
Wellsford couple still waltzing after 66 years
A Wellsford couple are still happy together after 66 years.
Kawakawa hub Te Hononga under way at last
Te Hononga, a new hub in Kawakawa, will be built by the end of the year.
Farmer found dead under tractor
The man's family found him lying underneath the tractor.
Editorial: Lack of support for emissions plan brings out West Coast wrath
Westland District Council won't support a new emissions scheme without proof.
DoC appeals for consideration of a dolphin mother in mourning
A grieving dolphin in the Bay of Islands should be left alone, says Doc.
Petition for speed reduction over three bridges on SH1
A petition has been launched to lower the speed limit over bridges on SH1.
Family watched in horror as tourist killed by bus
Bus driver is thought to have not seen the man prior to running him over.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza will be a sell-out
This year's Snapper Bonanza at 90 Mile Beach looks set to be very popular.
Sheepdog trials: Plenty at stake in local series
The annual Northland Sheep Dog Trial Centre begins this weekend.
Fishing: Record return at Doubtless Bay ITM auction
The Far North ITM Doubtless Bay Fishing Contest brought out the crowds in droves.
Rural creations at Kimbolton Sculpture Festival
The Kimbolton Sculpture Festival returns to the region in April.
Letters: Rodeo calf roping is archaic and cruel
A reader decries archaic rodeos in the Far North.
Residents remove 'dangerous' road sign
Locals remove road sign after several accounts of close calls with oncoming traffic.
Te Tai Tokerau police Recruit Wing begin training in Porirua
New police recruits will begin their training in Porirua.