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Surfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocks
The man needed to be resuscitated twice.
Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.
Come along and 'park your worries at the door'
One of the comedians who'll perform in Kerikeri says regional shows are particularly fun.
Ram raid activity reaches Far North, but youth expert calls for calm
Calls for better intervention in prevention of climbing youth crime.
Two hurt in head-on smash south of Kaitaia
Collision blocked SH1 near Pamapuria; motorists advised to avoid the area.
DOC: Community conservation work key to declining species' survival
Pet and pest management key to the Northland green gecko/Kawariki's survival.
Breakaway competition rules the roost
Rebel league comp started in 2016 with six teams. Now it's the only comp in Northland
National petition fights 'cheap and dirty blanket speed restriction' in Northland
National MPs are calling for blanket speed rules to be scrapped.
Kaikohe footballing day attracts crowd to Lindvart Park
Kaikohe FC doing its bit to recruit next generation of football players
Eyesore no more: Derelict Pak'nSave to become town square, affordable housing
Deal by Far North Holdings and Foodstuffs ends 11-year wait to renew town centre.
'Live and enjoy life': Three women turning 100 celebrate
A Haruru rest home celebrates three residents at they turn 100 years old.
Two dead, three injured in Far North crash
State Highway 10 near Kaeo remains closed while emergency services are at the scene.
Body found inside burning caravan in the Far North
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Wayne Brown enters Auckland mayoralty race: 'Stop wasting money on dopey projects'
Wayne Brown was mayor of the Far North District for two terms.
Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa
A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.
Father-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip
'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.
Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.
Boat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locations
Enchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Travel Club signs off, boosts rescue chopper with $7600 donation
Decades of travel story-swapping ends meaningfully with donation to lifesaving transport
Past winner from Kaitaia College urges students to apply
Scholarship winner Angel Harbers says it's "all about self-belief", encourages applicants.
Recording of intergenerational knowledge supported by grant
A look at the Oruru Valley's cultural significance and how a recent grant will protect it.
Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
Kerikeri cricketer Lola Scott, 13, named one of the ANZ Next XI future stars
Work starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and Moerewa
Work on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.
Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
Northland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.
Mangonui Rugby Sub-Union legend receives life member status
Barry Murray of Kaitaia has spent most of his life dedicated to the Far North rugby union.
The most beautiful small town in the country is...
Kaitāia has earned the accolade in Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Beautiful Awards.
Battle against the elements for boardwalk workers to complete project
Construction workers battle to get boardwalk foundations cemented
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun
A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.
Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula