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![Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
![Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
![News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
![Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
![Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
![From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
![Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
![Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
![$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
![SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.
![Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week
Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.
![News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour
News snippets from the Far North.
![Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day
The Far North town is already leading the pack.
![Lights, camera, action: Far North's Got Talent youth gear up for final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lights, camera, action: Far North's Got Talent youth gear up for final
12 talented youngsters in Saturday's Far North's Got Talent final.
![Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
![Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
![News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
![Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
![Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.