Local artist launches campaign to save near 30-year-old Kaitāia mosaic mural
Jen Gay says many people are attached to the mosaic mural on Kaitāia's Commerce St.
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School jazz band wins coveted trophy
The Jazz Waka Group returned from the nationals with two major wins.
Online bullying: Incidents among young people 'rampant', says expert
Online bullying and other unhealthy behaviors allegedly rampant in the region.
'It is in their whakapapa, we need to re-ignite that within rangatahi Māori as our tūpuna were originators in that space.'
Science Wānanga first of its kind for rangatahi Māori in Te Hiku.
'Remarkable': Extensive damage to new rental thousands to repair
Tenant who trashed new rental home also took batteries out of smoke alarms.
Ahipara rallies for battler Frankie
A look at the community effort to support one whānau through a parent's worst nightmare.
All-star mental health fundraiser kicks off in Te Tai Tokerau
North Island charity triathlon to continue despite Cyclone Gabrielle delay.
Fatal hit-and-run victim was highly respected kaumātua
Billy Pomare has been named as the victim of a hit-and-run in Kaitāia.
Solar power: One Kaitāia family's markedly different experience of Cyclone Gabrielle
Growth in residential solar continues as power outages spur more to consider alternatives.
Free school holiday fun with kaupapa of education equity for Māori
Te Hurihanganui o Te Hiku invites community to join it to celebrate Learning 4 LYFE.
Average temps for Easter in North before predicted cooler temps for winter
A warm Easter is likely, ahead of what experts say could be one of our coldest winters.
The 2023 Kaitaia College rugby league team is the first in years to make it to the grand final
The close grand final has inspired the boys to take on next year's tournament.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
Fundraiser to help pay for new and adjustable cat cages at Kaitaia SPCA
Local Māori artist donates korowai to help raise funds for Kaitaia SPCA
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Pollution in Northland freshwater 'a lot of work’ to address
A World Water Day look at Northlanders' freshwater pollution concerns and the work ahead.
Kaitaia teens to represent Northland in high jump as part of North Island athletics comp
The Abundant Life School students are only two of three Northland athletes at the comp
Northland marching team take on ‘super city’
Northland Tuis Leisure Marching Team attend a 30-year marching celebration in Wellington.
Enviroschools ‘Encounter’ events for Seaweek to be held at Taipa
Up to 300 kids to attend one of a series of fun-filled Seaweek-themed events.
Secondary and area school teachers say more needs to be done to keep teachers, support students
Secondary and area school teachers around the country hold a national strike.
Foodies bring gold, silver and bronze medals home to Northland
Outstanding news for Northland-made sea salt, sparkling water and Christmas cake.
Worldschooling for the win: A Northland family’s dream come true
Meet the Northland family who've spent the last four years travelling and worldschooling.
Return of forest decades in the making
Muriwhenua Incorporation reflect on the journey of regaining their asset.
'One of the best experiences of my schooling life': Kaitāia student on dancing at Polyfest
Dance lovers can soon watch a Kaitāia College first, as senior class takes Polyfest stage.
Kids have their day in Te Hiku
Te Hiku saw a return to normalcy celebrating our future generations on Children's Day.
Poll shows majority want cannabis laws relaxed
Results are in from around the country on whether to legalise or decriminalise cannabis.
Far North rangatahi enterprise initiative behind school waka ama comp
Young people aged 16-24 organise Tai Tokerau waka ama secondary schools comp.
Student-made mural fosters Far North pride
A look at the mahi behind a Kaitāia mural designed to fill students with confidence.
Kaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest home
GP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.
Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far
Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.
Kaitaia's Climate Strike march highlights need for climate action
Kaitāia climate strike part of a nationwide call for meaningful government action.
News snippets from the Far North - climate strike, cyclone support and blood donors wanted
News briefs from the Far North.
Call for 'New shoots' to come get creative at whānau festival
The fifth instalment of Kāeo's youth-focused festival is set to serve up free fun.