New Ōpua base opens for Coastguard Bay of Islands
New base at Ōpua for Coastguard Bay of Islands.
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Man arrested for alleged serious assault on woman and breaking into Paihia Police Station
Man in court after serous assault on woman and burglary of Paihia Police Station
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow
Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga
Change to residential status means Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel can't have tenants
End of the road for Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel
Aussie summer ahead for 17 Far North dancers
A pride-inspiring group of Far North dancers have returned home triumphant.
Far North news in brief: 20 new citizens, Lotto winner and Māori roll switch
News snippets from the Far North.
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
Bridge to prevent flooding in Moerewa and Ōtiria gets first 25-tonne beam installed
Ōtiria and Moerewa flood scheme progresses with massive beams in place
Northland teen who murdered man in Bay of Islands gets reduced sentence
Teenager who fatally stabbed Bram Willems has life sentence quashed by Court of Appeal.
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.
Impressive line-up for Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Fest
Big names come out for 38th Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Far North Kahika/Mayor Moko Tepania wins global leadership award
A look at Mayor Moko's award win based on work for youth.
Next-gen speed camera near Kawakawa won't issue speedsters tickets for several months
Far North gets first fixed speed camera, but it could be months before it issues tickets.
News in brief from the Far North - chopper appeal, disaster funding and SH10 crash
News snippets from the Far North.
Millions available for Far North to recover from extreme weather events
Far North residents can apply for Government funding for past and future weather events.
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.
Making a material difference
Kaitāia's Anō Anō sessions turning discarded fabric into new creations.
Amidst a broader shift towards homegrown, one Kaitāia chef takes the local route to ingredients
As one Far North chef supports local growers, a shift towards homegrown is sprouting
News briefs from the Far North - Newest AB gets a win, Aroha Island closure and NRC advice
News snippets from the Far North.
$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.
Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services
Hokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.
News in brief from the Far North - scooter success, electoral deadline and SH10 roadworks
News snippets from the Far North
'I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry July
He's now hoping to help educate adults about taking responsibility for their own health.
Owner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring order
Kaitāia Hike and Bike owner fined for not closing after council deemed building dangerous.
Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others
Rongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture
Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding
News snippets from the Far North.
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.
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
Far North news in brief: Spray meeting postponed and win for advocates
News snippets from the Far North.
Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration
The Bay of Islands' Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back again.