Federated Farmers: 'Depressing scenario' for ratepayers
Federated Farmers says looser legislative mandate 'depressing' for ratepayers.
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Increased funds for pest management in Far North applauded
NRC has been congratulated for increased spending on pest management.
Kiwi killed by a dog in Russell
A dead kiwi found on Long Beach in Russell was killed by a dog, says examiner.
Kiwi Bottle Drive returns to Kaitaia
The Kiwi Bottle Drive is returning to the Kaitaia Saturday market next week.
Letters: FNDC responsible for kiwi death
Russell Landcare Trust blame the council for the death of a kiwi that was mauled.
Whangaroa Health Trust in crisis
The Whangaroa Health Services Trust is in crisis following the resignation of its CEO.
Farewell to 'Little Peter'
Peter Jones, father of MP Shane Jones, has died in the Far North.
Our inspirational rangatahi
Eleven representatives of Shine on Kaitaia were considered 'inspirational' at Parliamant.
Letters: Teaching students is a calling
Teaching is a calling, says a reader. You don't get in it for the money.
Kaitaia College's Charlie Class showcase values on course
Leadership, navigation and smoked fish were all on the agenda for Charlie Class.
BOI Watchdogs give gifts and a petition for impounded dogs
BOI Watchdogs are taking a stand for dogs currently impounded in Kaitaia and Horeke.
Welcome to Switzer's Garden of Eden in Kaitaia
Switzer Residential care in Kaitaia officially opened a Garden of Eden last week.
Editorial: Far North facing the good, the bad and the downright ugly
COMMENT: What constitutes good and bad news can be a matter of opinion, says Peter Jackson
Slow-mo police chase charges unlikely
Video of a low-speed police pursuit around Te Kohanga has prompted a mixed public response
Ezekial Raui goes from Whatuwhiwhi to Buckingham Palace
Twenty-year-old Whatuwhiwhi man Ezekiel (Zeke) Raui has met with the Queen.
War against P continues in Muriwhenua with fight night
Fight the P — Fight Nite is coming in hopes of taking P out of Muriwhenua.
Ngawha Prison confession from father: 'I failed my son'
Ngawha Prison admission from father: 'I forgot about my son'.
Letters: Give us a break!
Farmers use the land to make a living, so what's wrong with that?
1080 opposition 'based on ignorance'
Dean Baigent-Mercer says 1080 drops aren't perfect but neither are other control methods.
Market launch for Kaitaia Kete
Plastic Free Kaitaia 2020 turn old shirts into reusable shopping bags
Could this be puppy love?
Delightful entrant already has designs on how she will spend the prize.
Only one emissions target option can work - DairyNZ
Regardless of target chosen, NZ needs to plan for a different climate - Dr Tim Mackle
Editorial: Needy or greedy?
Both professions need huge injections of cash, but that poses a problem.
Letters: Travesty and triumph
We continue to be appalled by those who leave 'skid marks' on society.
Bold plan to fence out predators
The fence would stretch 8.5km from coast to coast south of Cape Reinga
A career change for Possum
Life at a holiday park beckons after 14 years on the tools at a hardware store.
Failed pot purchase ends in police complaint
'Hey officer, they took our money, now where's our cannabis?'
Pig hunter hit by 'widow maker'
'Widow maker' breaks pig hunter's leg after he crashes into a tree.
More progress for Te Hiku Social Accord
Details negotiated on vision for cultural, social and economic prosperity in communities.
Dealers in 'misery' targeted
Eleven men and 13 women arrested as police crack down on thriving meth scene.
It's all simply a matter of time
Timebankers rack up hours of credit for others to help them out in return.
Is this the end for calf clubs?
The threat of Mycoplasma bovis has thrown popular school events into doubt.