Prize money increased for Far North Community Awards
The reward for winners of the Far North Community Award is set to increase.
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Letters: Must we pave Ahipara's paradise?
Plans to develop basketball courts in Ahipara are being met by dismay by one reader.
Clydesdales show off their skills at workshop
Clydesdales will be front and centre on Kaitaia's A&P showgrounds next week.
SPCA List of Shame: Jimmy the dog's happy ending
SPCA have managed to save Jimmy, an abused dog that was dumped at a beach.
25 new New Zealanders welcomed
In the Far North 25 more people have become citizens of New Zealand in a civil ceremony.
A gift for posterity
Dame Patsy Reddy will be appearing in engagements in the Far North over three days.
Northland Regional council urges farmers to order poplar poles early
NRC wants erosion prone farms to plant poplars and willow poles immediately.
Kaitaia A&P Show events for everyone
There was something for everyone at the 130th Kaitaia A&P Show.
Letters: Damage to Lake Omapere done in ignorance
Lake Omapere's depth reduction was one of many mistakes made in ignorance, says a reader.
Far North call: Spot the dope growers and help police
Far North police want locals who see people growing cannabis plants to report it.
Input invited for sports hub
Community input is required regarding the development of a new sports hub in Kaitaia.
Kaitaia farmer wants blitz on paradise ducks to prevent crop damage
A Kaitaia farmer wants an open season declared on paradise ducks to protect crops.
Editorial: Out for the count
This years census shows all the hallmarks of being a shambles, says Peter Jackson.
Durapanel 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza close to a sell-out
Next month's Durapanel 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza is likely to be a sell-out.
Millions coming to the North
Shane Jones has announced a fund that could develop Northland's true potential.
Ricky Houghton a true hero
A Kaitaia man, Ricky Houghton, has been named New Zealand's Local Hero of the Year.
Man's finger 'cut off': Coastguard go to rescue after mayday call
Medivac at sea for man who lost finger in Bay of Islands.
Man in court after Ahipara armed police incident
Multiple charges for Rawiri Teruru Ihaka after school and childcare were locked down.
Dairy Trainee of the Year award judging begins
The finalists for this year's Northland dairy industry awards have been named.
Algal bloom reaches a tipping point in Lake Omapere
Lake Omapere has been afflicted by a potentially toxic algal bloom.
Mike King is scootering up NZ to save young lives
Mike King is driving his scooter up NZ to bring hope to those suffering depression.
New boats for Taipa Sailing Club powered by Mangonui Lions
Mangonui Lions have handed Taipa Sailing Club a cheque for $12,000.
Letters: Public health experience in Auckland 'positive'
A reader documents her experience in the public health sector as very positive.
Two fugitives on the run in Far North after incidents at Ahipara and Kawakawa
Police are still looking for the man who sparked an armed response at Ahipara.
Scotland detective finds home in Doubtless Bay
When Detective Steve MacDonald came to Kaitaia, he felt like he was finally coming home.
Award nominations open for Aotearoa Maori business leaders
Nominations for the 2018 Aotearoa Maori Business Leaders Awards are now open.
Veges and flowers on display at A&P show
All the fun of the fair and the fare to go with it at the A & P Showgrounds.
Editorial: Hysteria doesn't help
A sexual misconduct register achieves nothing positive, but could ruin the lives of many.
Police recover firearm from Ahipara incident
Offender is still on the loose after multiple shots were fired at a property yesterday.
Letters: How lucky we are
Reader: Home gardening is being recognised more and more around the world.
Anti-1080 page misleads over dead kiwi
A widely shared Facebook photo claims to be of kiwi killed by 1080 - but that's not true.
How is this resting in peace?
Bill Tuckey, 105, was buried just three months ago in Rawene Cemetery.
Lucky man swims ashore
Futile three-hour wait in the early hours of the morning after man swims out to sea.
Ahipara gunman on run after shots fired
Shots fired near Ahipara School prompts lockdown but gunman still on loose.