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![Northland staff training for Heritage NZ emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland staff training for Heritage NZ emergency
Training success for Northland Heritage NZ staff.
![Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment
Ninety Mile Beach mussels helping to save Hauraki Gulf marine system.
![From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
![Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
![Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
![News briefs from the Far North: Power pole near-miss; art comp for youth; and 15 artists on display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North: Power pole near-miss; art comp for youth; and 15 artists on display
News snippets from the Far North.
![Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
![Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
![News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
![Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
![Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
![‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial
The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.
![Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status
Heritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status
![Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
![Work starts on another Far North solar farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Work starts on another Far North solar farm
Pukenui Solar Farm set to power up next year.
![Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
![News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
![Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
![Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
![Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
![Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.