Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
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Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim
News snippets from the Far North.
13 kennels in Kaikohe's new $2.4m animal shelter
Three years in the making, Kaiakohe animal shelter opens
Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration
The Bay of Islands' Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back again.
Far North news in brief: Spray meeting postponed and win for advocates
News snippets from the Far North.
Flash new speed camera is first fixed device in the Far North
New-generation speed camera between Kawakawa and Moerewa first fixed one in the Far North.
Far North news briefs: Light festival, lotto win, Caulerpa rāhui
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North big winner at infrastructure NZ Building Nations awards with two projects rewarded
National infrastructure awards see Far North projects win two of the four honours
Cash offered for leads to stolen Far North church bell
The community surrounding a recently-sold Broadwood Church would like its bell returned.
Ioane sister spreads positive power of sport in Far North
A look at the many unexpected wins for local wāhine on a division-topping softball team.
Northland's $15m international student sector returns, with Far North seeing huge numbers
Northland’s beauty, adventure activities behind return of international students
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Road safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a week
Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Composting key to waste reduction, food security
Free workshops from a Kaitāia social enterprise are bringing composting knowledge home.
Fixing main street - move to legally force owners of shabby buildings to sharpen up
The owner of an earmarked building told the Age he will bring his building up to standard.
Late night confrontation with cows on road shocks in the Far North
With mum and daughter in car, 15 cows on SH1 after dark made for a close call.
Far North mum keeps the whānau fed, despite financial constraints
Shantelle Puru's careful budget faced ruin when $50 was lost in the supermarket carpark.
Poo protest over council discharging waste into Hokianga Harbour
A week of hearings into wastewater discharge is under way at Rāwene.
Over $4.5m in grants set to benefit Te Tai Tōkerau sport and recreation
Seven grants have been approved in March, ranging from $60,000 to $1.3 million.
News snippets from the Far North - climate strike, cyclone support and blood donors wanted
News briefs from the Far North.
Mayor excited to see the return of practical driving tests to Kaikohe
How licencing services are expanding to enable access to freedom and employment.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
Opinion: SEA CHANGE's Jane Banfield has a wero for new mayor
Jane Banfield hopes the new mayor will provide genuine partnership opportunities.
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem
Te Hiku Pātaka aims to feed whanau while preserving choice, dignity
Iwi/Foodstuffs 'social supermarket' formally opened on Kaitaia's Commerce St yesterday.
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss
Kaitāia teen making waves in international Waka Ama scene
Kaitāia's Chelsea Reti shares what waka ama means to her ahead of the global stage.
Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.
Breakaway competition rules the roost
Rebel league comp started in 2016 with six teams. Now it's the only comp in Northland
Kaikohe footballing day attracts crowd to Lindvart Park
Kaikohe FC doing its bit to recruit next generation of football players