Aussie summer ahead for 17 Far North dancers
A pride-inspiring group of Far North dancers have returned home triumphant.
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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.
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
Bay of Islands Sailing Week has new venue
Bay of Islands Sailing Week organisers have high hopes for the 2024 regatta.
Far North news in brief: Event funding available, Māori roll closes and speed reductions
News snippets from the Far North.
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.
Kawakawa's Hundertwasser loos win historic place recognition
Historic place recognition for Kawakawa's Hundertwasser toilet block.
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.
Quick checkouts in Kaitāia thanks to Northland's best
Nami Verasche from Pak’nSave Kaitāia takes out Northland Checker of the Year competition.
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.
Making a material difference
Kaitāia's Anō Anō sessions turning discarded fabric into new creations.
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.
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.
Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others
Rongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture
SPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the town
Three weeks after temporary closure, no date set for reopening Kaitāia SPCA
Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia MenzShed expanding on new site
MenzShed Kaitāia has doubled its membership, including two women, since moving.