'High-level' meth dealer missed his sons' tangi because he was behind bars
The father has taken up carving in prison as a way to process his grief.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromKaitaia
'One Tear Too Many': Kaitāia road safety mural carries strong message
Kaitāia's 'one too many tears' road safety mural has been unveiled.
Kaitāia lawyer, and great man, Clive Patterson remembered
Much-loved Kaitāia icon Clive Patterson passes away.
Whānau of Māori Battalion members to get wartime medals at Waitangi
The Māori Battalion Theatre of War and Battle Honours Flag will be rested.
100 years since opening of rail line celebrated at Ōkaihau
The Ōkaihau rail branch is all set to celebrate its centenary.
Huge medal return for Kaitāia waka ama youth at transtasman comp
151 medals for Kaitāia waka ama teams in Australia
Far North news briefs - school turns 150, SH15 closed and freshwater plan submissions
News snippets from the Far North.
Free Far North offering spreads empathy across Aotearoa
Far North "angels" are improving wellbeing across Aotearoa through free empathy sessions.
International art sale has work from Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
Northland mouth painter Kevin Griffiths has work chosen for interntional collection
Creative Far North folk on show at Mangonui
Mangonui Hall was the showcase for the creatives' work.
First Iwi of Origin surf crown for Ngāpuhi
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.
Smoke, 'bodies', blood and gore at Kerikeri hazardous materials exercise
Kerikeri folk warned authentic fire exercise taking place later this month
From novices to experts: Kaikohe’s Dahlia Kids launch book
A Kaikohe family's three years as dahlia growers are the subject of a new book.
Results from Kaitāia RSA's latest tournament
The Hump Day Triples were held at the Kaitāia RSA.
Far North news in brief: Kaitāia leaders Eric Shackleton and Clive Patterson die; Pink Ribbon Appeal
News snippets from the Far North.
New bridge to ease flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
The Pokapu Bridge rebuild should help ease flooding in two Northland towns.
Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
Love over lawns - Kaitāia's free community cuts cut for wedding
Kaitāia's Joel Cross is suspending his free community lawnmowing service for love.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka kids, garden safari and Peria School’s 150th jubilee
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North activities and events this long Labour Weekend
Looking for fun ways to spend your time off? Check out what's on offer.
Ancient game of chess on show at Northland Chess Championship
Bad bishops, gambits and howlers likely in Kerikeri this month.
'It’s such a privilege and honour' Northlander proud to lead the Kiwis into battle
From Hokianga to leading your country — James Fisher-Harris captains Kiwis
Far North news in brief: Stolen defibrillator found, Twin Bridges closure and free workshops
News snippets from the Far North
Election 2023: Northland back to National - Te Tai Tokerau result yet to be declared
Grant McCallum takes Northland for National - Kelvin Davis clings on in Te Tai Tokerau.
New Kaitāia community driver testing officer to help learner drivers
Community driver testing officer for Kaitāia will make things easier for learner drivers
Far North news in brief: Far Far North on TV, Angel bears help and Ladies Night coming
News snippets from the Far North.
Restoring mauri of Northland's Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach a priority
Future of the beach is focus of watershed Kaitāia meeting.
Pink Ribbon Street Appeal needs more Northlanders
More Northland volunteers needed for street appeal
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Pokapu Rd bridge and community board funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Govt gives $5.4 million for Kaitāia Airport work
The National Resilience Plan funding is for urgent maintenance and upgrading.
Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project
Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.