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Pukepoto Quarries fire a steep climb for fire appliances
An excavator caught fire at Pukepoto Quarries on Saturday.
MP protest after drug smuggler granted residency, care worker denied
A Northland MP is leading protests against the decision to grant a drug smuggler residency
'Rest in peace, Rogue'
'A weaver of words and a born entertainer who could hold his audience spellbound'
Surfcasting: Safety first in hostile weather at 90 Mile Beach
Bad weather forced organisers of a 90 Mile Beach fishing comp to open up both coasts.
Zonta NZ Women of Achievement awards open
Zonta New Zealand are opening 2019s Women of Achievement awards.
Kaitaia Intermediate reunion showcases memories from a different world
Kaitaia Intermediate School celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend.
Taipa's Labour Youth MP a teen with a mission
Labour list MP Willow-Jean Prime has selected Shiquille Duval as her 2019 Youth MP.
Letters: Face facts, teachers
Teachers have quickly jumped on to the salary hike bandwagon, says a reader.
Kaikohe project growing boys into men
A new partnership wants to 'change the narrative,' growing boys in Kaikohe into great men.
Farewell to Kerikeri teen who died of meningococcal disease
Dion Hodder, who died of meningococcal, will be remembered at the Turner Centre.
Kaitaia's Christmas Parade is coming - time to plan your float
Planning is well under way for Kaitaia's Santa parade.
Letters: State of SH10 unacceptable Mr Twyford
A reader is disturbed by the state of a short section of State Highway 10 near Taipa.
Kawakawa celebrates 150 years of steam - and a whole lot more
Kawakawa will celebrate 150 years of steam trains this year.
Take care of our environment plea delivered in Houhora
Yani Ferens launched an appeal for greater care to be taken of the Far North environment
Mess at Aurere confirmed as seaweed not sewage
The material that washed ashore at Aurere has been confirmed as seaweed.
Mako shark tag found on 90 Mile Beach
A mako shark tag has been found by a 'wildlife scientist' on 90 Mile Beach.
Switzer Residential Care call for Govt action on nursing crisis
Switzer Residential Care fears the shortage of RNs could impact the rest homes survival.
Fatal crash driver: 'You will never forget the horror of this day'
Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.
Allegedly refused entry to site for being female
Meeting minutes reveal foreman worker was not allowed on site because of being a woman.
Far North Creative Communities committee recruiting diverse members
Far North's Creative Communities Assessment Committee wants to recruit more young people.
Awanui teen awarded for all-round excellence
Awanui teenager Tipuarangi Kohatu McDowell was awarded the Peer Choice award.
Anger then confusion after cat's head mysteriously explodes
Cat with horror damage to his head and ear leads to outpouring of sympathy - and anger.
Kerikeri catwalk just the start for Miss Teen Far North
Miss Teen Far North has her eyes on a bright future in fashion.
Letters: 'Extremist' 1080 claims expose the hysterical few
There was no danger drinking tea from 1080 affected water, says Mike Finlayson.
FNDC: Taipa beach mess 'unlikely to be sewage'
The Far North District Council has rejected claims a mess on Taipa Beach is sewage.
No scallop boats dredging in Karikari
There are no longliners working in Karikari Harbour, says a former scallop fisherman.
Letters: Join the celebration
BOIVRT will celebrate 150 years of trains on October 26-28 in the Far North.
Warawara Whakaora Ake project in running for Te Puni Kokiri Maori Awards
Te Runanga o Te Rarawa has been shortlisted for a New Zealand Biosecurity Award.
Seeking soldiers photos from Whatuwhiwhi to Gallipoli
Kaye Dragicvevich has been researching the stories of lost soldiers in the Far North.
Far North authors share their inspiration
Two successful Far North authors shared their inspiration at a book signing recently.
Kiwi Coast proves cows and kiwi can get along
Kiwi Coast promotes an environment shared by kiwi and farmings.
It's only money
Comment: The govt's ridiculous gesture of $10m for kid's sport ignores the real expense.