Far North news in brief: Caulerpa roadshow, nurses settle and chess champs
News snippets from the Far North.
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New Ōpua base opens for Coastguard Bay of Islands
New base at Ōpua for Coastguard Bay of Islands.
Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow
New speed limits outside two Far North marae to make the road safer
First variable speed limits in NZ now outside two Far North marae.
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
Kerikeri artist a finalist for coveted award
Kerikeri artist Jane Molloy-Wolt up for Parkin Drawing Prize.
Far North news in brief: 20 new citizens, Lotto winner and Māori roll switch
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia man wins top DoC ranger award
Jamie Werner has earned the Department of Conservation's top ranger award.
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.
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.
Far North news in brief: Event funding available, Māori roll closes and speed reductions
News snippets from the Far North.
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.
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.
Return of Keep NZ Beautiful Awards that saw Kaitāia named Most Beautiful Small Town
Kaitāia may have battle to retain Most Beautiful Small Town title.
13 Far North finalists in Northland Environmental Awards
Winners of the NRC Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards will be announced tomorrow.
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.
Quick checkouts in Kaitāia thanks to Northland's best
Nami Verasche from Pak’nSave Kaitāia takes out Northland Checker of the Year competition.
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
Bay of Islands’ Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations go off in style
Fireworks and fun mark Bay of Islands' Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations.
News briefs from the Far North - Newest AB gets a win, Aroha Island closure and NRC advice
News snippets from the Far North.
Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity
A Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.
Koast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artists
Doubtless Bay and Hokianga have been added to revamped Koast, The Tai Tokerau Art Trail.
$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.