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First Iwi of Origin surf crown for Ngāpuhi
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.

Smoke, 'bodies', blood and gore at Kerikeri hazardous materials exercise
Kerikeri folk warned authentic fire exercise taking place later this month

From novices to experts: Kaikohe’s Dahlia Kids launch book
A Kaikohe family's three years as dahlia growers are the subject of a new book.

Results from Kaitāia RSA's latest tournament
The Hump Day Triples were held at the Kaitāia RSA.

Far North news in brief: Kaitāia leaders Eric Shackleton and Clive Patterson die; Pink Ribbon Appeal
News snippets from the Far North.

New bridge to ease flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
The Pokapu Bridge rebuild should help ease flooding in two Northland towns.

Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'

Love over lawns - Kaitāia's free community cuts cut for wedding
Kaitāia's Joel Cross is suspending his free community lawnmowing service for love.

Ancient game of chess on show at Northland Chess Championship
Bad bishops, gambits and howlers likely in Kerikeri this month.

'It’s such a privilege and honour' Northlander proud to lead the Kiwis into battle
From Hokianga to leading your country — James Fisher-Harris captains Kiwis

Far North news in brief: Stolen defibrillator found, Twin Bridges closure and free workshops
News snippets from the Far North

Election 2023: Northland back to National - Te Tai Tokerau result yet to be declared
Grant McCallum takes Northland for National - Kelvin Davis clings on in Te Tai Tokerau.

New Kaitāia community driver testing officer to help learner drivers
Community driver testing officer for Kaitāia will make things easier for learner drivers

Far North news in brief: Far Far North on TV, Angel bears help and Ladies Night coming
News snippets from the Far North.

Restoring mauri of Northland's Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach a priority
Future of the beach is focus of watershed Kaitāia meeting.

Pink Ribbon Street Appeal needs more Northlanders
More Northland volunteers needed for street appeal

Climate change exhibition to be opened by UK envoy
Trouble in Paradise – Climate Change in the Pacific exhibition on show in Kerikeri.

Govt gives $5.4 million for Kaitāia Airport work
The National Resilience Plan funding is for urgent maintenance and upgrading.

Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project
Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.

Far North District mayor recognised internationally
Moko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.

Kaitāia Airport is vital to the Far North, but CBD safety a concern: business leader
Kaitāia Airport’s future vital for the area, but CBD security and safety needs addressing.

After 2016 fire, Kerikeri Squash Club to finally open new HQ
Kerikeri Squash Club opening new clubrooms after devastating 2016 fire.

Far North news in brief: Black Seeds coming, Hundertwasser safety signs and Te Tai Tokerau debate
News snippets from the Far North.

Record temperatures for Far North in warmest September reported
September brought some of the Far North's hottest days for the month.

Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.

Lifesaving defibrillator stolen from Paihia
Paihia defibrillator that has already saved one life stolen.

News briefs from the Far North - RDA saddles up, seniors expo, Lotto win and safety workshop
News snippets from the Far North.

Awanui Day time for tiny Far North town to shine
Beautiful tiny Far North town to celebrate Awanui Day.