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Kawakawa’s ambulance base part of national $4.5m push to upgrade stations
Hato Hone's nationwide appeal aims to raise $4.5 million for 13 station upgrades.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach work criticised for lack of mandate
Ngā Puāwaitanga o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe seeks to restore the health and wellbeing of the beach.
'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship
The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.
Worksafe investigating after person suffers critical injuries in workplace incident
A person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
Twelve champions for Northland celebrated in King's Birthday Honours
From family violence prevention to services to Māori, locals' dedication recognised.
On The Up: Bold plan for Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe aims to restore toheroa to Ninety Mile Beach
The new project will help restore the mauri of one of New Zealand's most iconic beaches.
Far North news in brief: Waitangi show on display, Cyclone compensation
News snippets from the Far North.
The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
About $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.
'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
Police are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
Northland social workers under strain amid high caseloads
The PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.
Council to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stalls
The council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.
Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.
'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projects
Eight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.
News in brief: New way of recycling for Kerikeri, firefighters win in challenge
News snippets from the Far North.
'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
Far North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talks
News snippets from the Far North.
Pink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullying
Northlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign
On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of July
Quarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.
Kerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans
Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum
Kerikeri High netballers back from Queensland trip
Twenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.
Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project
'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth
Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.
Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.