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Taipa kids learn about traditional Māori fish traps
Far North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.
$9000 raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s Garden Safari
Vital funds raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s recent Garden Safari
News briefs from the Far North - lifejacket campaign returns, try edible gardens and scrub fire extinguished
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Kaikohe mental health unit gets sensory room to aid recovery
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families
Kaitāia’s Christmas decoration may yet be put up after safety concerns and confusion
Safety worries behind Kaitāia's lack of Christmas decorations.
Landmark hearing sought by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title
High Court move made by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title.
Historic Ngāpuhi Waitangi Tribunal report into injustices delivered to the iwi at Waitangi
Ngāpuhi's Waitangi Tribunal report will aid iwi's stalled Treaty claims.
Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event
News briefs from the Far North - Hot cars major danger, Waitangi report for Ngāpuhi and touch tournament
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Work progressing on Kaitāia’s new town square
Parts of Kaitāia’s new town square should be open to be public by Christmas.
Ngāpuhi's new rūnanga chair warns Government attacks won't help tribe settle treaty claims
Ngāpuhi rūnanga chair Mane Tahere not happy at plans to remove treaty principles
Moves to expand CCTV system to fight anti-social behaviour and crime
More volunteers are needed to watch the action on the camera’s screens.
Far North's world boxing champ Mea Motu wants to inspire next generation
Kāitaia's Mea Motu retains boxing world title and looks to next challenge
Movie plan for Kāitaia author's new book
Ireland was born in New Zealand and raised in the Far North,
Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
News briefs from the Far North: Diamond tribute, council services, basketballer to US and Lotto luck
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Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education
History made and world boxing titles stay in Northland hands
Kaitāia’s Mea Motu and Whangārei’s Lani Daniels retained their world boxing titles.
Mea Motu and Lani Daniels make weight ahead of historic fight night
The boxers weighed in to the sounds of cheers from fans.
Tourism enterprises in new indigenous tourism TV show
Manea: Footprints of Kupe, and Kawiti Glow Worm Caves feature on indigenous tourism series
Two trainee and apprentice scholarships from Kaitāia Business Association
High standard sees Kaitāia Business Association give out two $1200 scholarships
Three Far North athletes receive Kauri Club scholarships
Far North athletes get Kauri Club scholarships to help advance their careers
Far North festive events start in style this weekend
Plenty of Far North Christmas parades for all.
News briefs from the Far North - health trust award, alcohol bylaw and make our own Xmas gifts
News snippets from the Far North.
'Without comparison': One of NZ's worst child sex abusers goes for parole
The damage done to his young victims was “incalculable”.
Northland’s two women world boxing champs to put titles on the line on Saturday
Both women are facing tough opponents.
News briefs from the Far North - Stolen kauri gum returned, behaviour survey, nurses to meet
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Walking the dog in Kerikeri park can lead to history lesson
History on display at Far North dog park.
Kiwis tell of pavlova love in new Northland book Pav Deconstructed
Northland book gives fascination insight into Kiwis' love affair with pavlova
Maitai Bay rāhui lifted for one-day kina cull
Maitai Bay kina cull gathers 1000 kina to help seaweed recover.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
Signficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at Waitangi
The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.
DoC's Northland campsites could sell out for summer
Book now or miss out on DoC's Far North campsites.