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Far North news in brief: Street party raises funds for charity, rubbish barge back, flights in demand
News snippets from the Far North and beyond.
Markets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?
If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.
Fighting spirit: Club honours founder with tournament success
Young Far North fighters excel in Auckland tournament.
'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beach
Second dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.
Police admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia man
Police acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.
Far North news in brief: Dog registration winners get the treats, new cemetery guidelines
News snippets from the Far North and beyond.
How one woman's Christmas spirit united a community to help families in need
Generous Kaitaia community answers call to support families with Christmas gifts.
Kaitāia teen completes Minecraft replica of hometown in global project
Kaitāia teen achieves dream, recreates town on Minecraft’s global Build the Earth project.
Far North mayor, 34, says now is the time for young people in politics
Moko Tepania is one of a spate of young politicians shaking up the halls of power.
Rider Sports' legacy continues as local family takes over historic store
Mike Rider retires, hands over iconic store to local couple Kane and Laura Attwood.
Far North news in brief: Paihia Library’s festive flavour; Tara iti breeding season begins
News snippets from the Far North and beyond.
'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia Airport
Kaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.
Level 2 water restrictions set amid forecast dry spell in Far North
Far North District Council has imposed Level 2 water restrictions.
Govt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's future
Kaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.
Air NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concerns
Air NZ cuts flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei, raising concerns over Northland's economy.
Far North news in brief: Boatie alert, water restricted due to dry weather, scholarship entries opened
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland's greatest rugby players immortalised
The Northland Rugby Union is auctioning 30 framed jerseys to celebrate 100 years of rugby.
Have your say: Simson Park plan consultation now open
Consultation on Simson Park plan open until December 22; feedback sought from all.
Tight-knit Oruru Garden Club marks 66 years with holiday gathering
Sixty-six years of camaraderie for Oruru Garden Club.
Soulful family band The Petersens set for Whangārei, Kerikeri shows
The Petersens will be performing in Kerikeri and Whangārei next year
Frequent water outages in Far North cause frustration
Residents are frustrated by frequent water outages; council explores long-term upgrades.
From pillar to pou: Community centre memories etched in special carvings
The Ngā Tai Tokorua community whare was demolished last week.
Grief affects half of Kiwis, study reveals
‘Grief needs to be recognised’, says Katrina King; many rely on untrained friends.
Stream health improves as crack willows cleared near Kerikeri
Pest species, crack willow, had created debris dams in the Waiharakeke Stream
Volunteers unite to pack 35,000 Christmas Boxes for those in need
Christmas Box aims to reach more families than ever as cost of living impacts Christmas.
Local businesses optimistic as Northland readies for summer influx
Kiwis face budget strains as food, utilities, and insurance costs rise ahead of Christmas.
Far North news in brief: Kerikeri cemetery upgrade, Free skating lessons
News snippets from the Far North.