Forestry helps 11 Ngāwhā prisoners into jobs
Pilot programme aims to get inmates into jobs while easing forestry labour shortages.
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All ears on Prince Charles' speech at Waitangi
Māori hoping future king will build on earlier 'expression of regret'.
Nearly $800,000 of government funding comes to Northland
Kiwi protection in the Waipoua Forest receive the largest DoC funding grant.
Houhora volunteers honoured for combined 50 years service and 3330 emergency callouts
"You're lucky to have them," fire boss tells Houhora community about the volunteers.
Hawaiian carvers pay respects to 'Papa Hek'
Team of four in NZ to carve a traditional Hawaiian fishing canoe.
A BINfrastructure win for Panguru
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru have won a specially designed set of bins
Teacher aides' equity campaign a sizzler
The sausage sizzle was part of a campaign for better working conditions and job security
Kaitaia's first Know Your Neighbours Day a success
Getting to know your neighbours is good for community spirit
Gifting of Surville anchor 'huge honour' for Te Ahu
Anchor lost in storm in 1769 by French explorer believed to be NZ's oldest European relic
Attack on mum and baby concerning
A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.
Abuse from public all part of the job
The firefighter was manning a road block at the time.
MP's bill aims to screen electoral candidates
Only offences punishable by two or more years' imprisonment would be disclosed.
Big year for a tall ship reliant on public support
The R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust has had a big year
Armistice Day marked at RSA
The end of the 'Great War': The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
Fishing a little on slow side at 90 Mile Surfcasting Club
The fishing wasn't exactly easy-going for the 90 Mile Surfcasting Club field day.
Comment: Destroying farmers and our planet
If we are to tackle this problem then we must do so in a united manner.
Bottom trawling 'beyond comprehension'
LegaSea has blasted bottom trawling as an indiscriminate fish harvesting process.
The other side of the Waimanoni story
Occupied land at Waimanoni has quite a history according to the ANT Trust.
Who would like a regular visitor?
Kaitaia's new visitor programme for the lonely has everything it needs except clients.
No hope of saving Kumi Rd house
A Kumi Rd house was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived.
A great conference for Tai Tokerau
Te Tai Tokerau enjoys great success at MWWL conference.
Support staff want a better deal
Kaitaia Primary School support staff prepare for action.
Mum, children feared trapped in Far North house fire
The fire spread through the house within minutes.
School bus tragedy: Parents call for bus warning lights
Ten years ago Coroner called for flashing lights on school buses - but nothing happened.
Editorial: Why are farmers treated differently?
Is there one rule for farmers and another for local government?
Appeal for diabetes monitoring funding
Technology is a boon for Janae Cochrane - but it doesn't come cheap.
Kaitaia College Dux a long-time achiever
The Dux trophy was awarded to Jos Spaans, with Samantha Steed Proxime Accessit.
Child dies in hospital after being hit by truck
The child was critically injured on Friday afternoon.