Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
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Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.
News briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warm
News snippets from the Far North.
New facilities welcomed by community and leaders
Kaitāia Town Square and Te Hiku Sports Hub open for community enjoyment.
Store owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two years
Eliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.
A salute to our nannies, mums and aunties
Celebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.
News briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion planned
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia celebrating opening of new sports hub and town square
The big day will kick off at 5.30am when the town square officially opens.
Askoy II restored 30 years after being wrecked on a Northland beach
The boat was tossed onto the sand about 2km south of Baylys Beach in a huge storm.
Complex repair job on Mangamuka Gorge nears completion
After years of disruption, Far North's Mangamuka Gorge to reopen before Christmas.
Northland identity dies after lifetime supporting the country’s heritage
'Heather has left a wonderful legacy'.
One of largest protests for years in Whangārei for national protest hīkoi
National protest hīkoi draws thousand across Northland.
News briefs from the Far North - tree planting, protests today, four injured and new radio No1
News snippets from the Far North.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
Teens allegedly driving stolen vehicle crash after failing to stop for Far North police
'All four occupants were still inside the vehicle and medical assessment was sought.'
Racing industry in Northland in good health as new report finds it brings in $16.4m annually
New report sheds light on value of Northland's racing industry
News briefs from the Far North - animal day out, more Lotto luck and Ngāpuhi hapū meet
News snippets from the Far North
Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations
Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
Big slip on Brynderwyns due to ‘completely unique’ soil
The combination of soils and rock was unusually slippery.
Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts
Alternative Reality Gardening Lab 24 exposes Northland to latest technology
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
Far North news in brief: Well known identity dies, Parrot Place fundraiser and landmark repairs
News snippets from the Far North
Trust calls on donations to help raise remaining funds before June 12 deadline
The trust has until June 12 to come up with the remaining funds.
Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
World War II relic found in Kerikeri op shop
Kerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic
The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North
Quiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.
Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility
'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'
Far North students connect to te ao Māori and learn essential life skills
Students learning life skills in the Far North.
Youths arrested over Far North car-thefts - police thank public for their help
Far North car-theft sprees ended with arrest of four youths