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Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour

The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.

Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry

Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste

Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait

The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.

Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record

Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.

‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters

More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.

Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza

Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.

Whangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebrated

It’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.

'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days

Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.

Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure

“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"

Kerikeri and Whangārei get gigs from Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson brings his songs to Kerikeri and Whangārei

North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024

Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.

Far North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks

'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.

Kaitāia's new town square held up by structural design issues

The new town square is now set to open in April with a big celebration.

Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing

News snippets from across Northland.

Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide

Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.

Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui

The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.

'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash

'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.

Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza

A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.