Bay Bush Action runners-up in awards
A Far North conservation group has been named runner-up in national community awards.
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Teens in stolen car were on bail
All but one of the teens in a stolen car that crashed into cows was on bail at the time
Editorial: A too-short life well lived
Kaitaia almost came to a standstill for the funeral of teen Te Amo-haere Ella Rudolph.
For those who want to rock!
Two of New Zealand's biggest heavy metal bands to play in the Far North.
Book written especially for rural kids
Fraser Smith hopes young people will develop a love for reading thanks to his debut novel.
Two more rampaging boys turned in
Two more youths have been handed over by their mum after Friday night's rampage in Kaikohe
Marlins host end of season tournament
The Bay Marlins softball team will host end-of-season tournament.
NZ First vows to stop 1080 poison drops
The use of 1080 to control predators and pests isn't working and New Zealand First will work to stop it being used without compromising
'Inspirational' head girl farewelled
Tributes flowed for inspirational teen Te Amo-haere Rudolph.
Veteran wins Bay of Islands Classic
Brent Foster has rolled back the years to win the Bay of Islands Classic swim.
A 6kg snapper - and a $30k-plus bonus
Chris Spurr took leave without pay for a week and hoped to win at least $1000 from a fishing competition to cover loss of wages.
Kiwi legends call in to local schools
A couple of league legends paid a visit to local schools.
The couple who swim together...
Among the strong contingent of local swimmers expected by organisers of the Bay of Islands Classic this Saturday are a local couple
Charge for water to put money in coffers
There's clean, pure fresh water, water everywhere, but somebody else is getting to drink it.
'Luxury' hotel for prison guards
Corrections officers are being housed at a five-star waterfront hotel in the Far North while on secondment to cover the region's short staffed prison.
Record turnout for Snapper Bonanza
The Durapanel 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza kicked off on Tuesday with the biggest turnout yet in the competition's seven-year history. This
Union call to halt Top Energy layoffs
A union is linking a linesman's injury to its call on Top Energy to halt its plan to lay off 17 workers.
Producing world-class fighters
The goal for the Far North's newest martial arts institution is to produce world-class fighters and keep local youth out of trouble. As
Unassuming heroes exemplify North spirit
Far North Surf Rescue lifeguard Anthony Walker and Club Captain Thom Anderson are rightly being hailed as heroes. Last Thursday evening
Searchers look for man missing 3 days
A man at the centre of a large search and rescue operation was last seen on Saturday.
Firefighter up to neck in water to save big day
A young volunteer firefighter working up to his neck in water to unblock a drain has been credited with saving Kaeo's biggest bowling
North mops up after four days of deluge
Flash floods, road closures, land slips and power cuts were thrown at Northland this weekend.
Northland heroes save divers' lives
Two men who saved the lives of two divers out in appealing conditions say it is just part of the job of being a lifeguard.
One dead in Northland collision
State Highway 1 north of Maromaku is completely blocked.
Good stats seen before Bonanza
The tally of fish caught on Ninety Mile last weekend represented good statistics ahead of next week's Snapper Bonanza. In his report
New cause for this family
A lot has happened in the six years since Greg and Rebecca Stocker, their children and pets left the Far North for a new home and
Another award for Lance O'Sullivan
Kaitaia GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan (Te Rāwara, Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Maru), widely admired for his energetic Māori health advocacy, will be