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Far North fire risk extreme - restricted fire season across Northland/Auckland
It's hoped the move will prevent Far North wildfires.
Dog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogs
High number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.
Kaitāia A&P Show has all the country attractions for 136th edition
136th Kaitāia A&P Show to go off in style.
News briefs from the Far North - January was hot, records at Waitangi and Kauri coach resigns
News snippets from the Far North.
Almost all Kaitāia businesses saw anti-social behaviour in last year
Kaitāia businesses want security patrols over anti-social behaviour worries
Far North iwi leader's win against big polluters significant, law experts say
Court win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
Patient airlifted to hospital after Far North crash
Fire and Emergency and St John are currently in attendance.
Far North council plans to help remedy 'dire' housing shortage
People in the Far North are living in cars - often with children, or in tents and garages.
News briefs from the Far North - Skating comp, boat capsizes and enviro funding
News snippets from the Far North
Former Green Party MP David Clendon coordinating Northland visitor programme
David Clendon is new Tohu Whenua co-ordinator for Northland
Dora exploring the Far North with new on-line health support system
Far North gets visit from health support bus Dora.
Far North group takes up fight against moth plant pest
Rangikapiti Reserve volunteers are busy eradicating vine.
Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
Far North news in brief: Boxing title shot for Vaka, RDA returns and power out
News snippets from the Far North.
The Pick - Kaitāia businesswoman urges others to take up the challenge
Kaitāia's Donna Tyler says The Pick business programme worth applying for.
Kaitāia's neglected green spaces target of new group Tuituia te Kahunuku
Revitalising neglected green spaces aim of new Kaitāia group
Summer jazz festival returns to Kerikeri
Top line-up for second Kerikeri Summer Jazz Fest.
Waitangi Day: Government hears Māori concerns at Treaty Grounds
New Government fronts to Māori concerns at Waitangi Day commemorations
New year, but full staffing for Hauora Hokianga midwifery service
Fully staffed Hauora Hokianga midwifery service for 2024
News in brief: Retirement village to research inclusion of elderly people; Top Energy plans maintenance work
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - rescue helicopter donations, scholarships available and walkway work resumes
News snippets from the Far North
New Kaitāia water supply being tested, but no date for tap water supply
No date yet for Kaitāia's new Sweetwater supply to start.
Northland MP ‘condemns’ Taipā boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition
Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp 'illegal actions'.
Waste-busters wanted to help clean up at Waitangi Day commemorations
Volunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.
New Kāeo Bridge set to open
A long-awaited two-lane bridge will open in the Far North next week.
News briefs from the Far North - Fundraiser's $17K, culvert work, market cancelled
News snippets from the Far North
Kaitāia cop Tui Baker says lifestyle in the police hard to beat
Love of the job sees Kaitāia constable Tui Baker promote life in the force.
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says fishing is his 'birthright' and offers support for fishing contest
Fisheries Minister wants police to ensure Far North fishing comp goes ahead.
News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Lotto luck and Blood Service back
News snippets from the Far North
Sylvie Currin’s Kaitāia mural wins Keep NZ Beautiful award
Kaitāia artist's award winning mural to inspire environmental care
New world record for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey as part of a three-man team
Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey part of three-man world record.
$20,000 funding for three Te Hiku groups in Far North
Te Hiku Community Board gives funding to three organisations.