Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
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News briefs from the Far North - Lotto winner, firearm discharged, Māori ward meeting
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in Mangawhai
Four Wood Street businesses were impacted by the attacks.
No more Code Blacks, Te Whatu Ora confirms
Te Whatu Ora says the change will make the colour coded system more nationally consistent
Kaitāia couple's secret to 70 years of married bliss
Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.
Kerikeri septuagenarians embark on epic fundraising bike ride
Ruth Mail wasn't keen on cycling 7500km around Aotearoa until her husband had this idea.
'Someone will die': Crash site concerns residents
“It’s becoming a black stretch of road.”
Northland iwi attend late king's tangi to mark 'incredible legacy'
The late Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII had whakapapa back to Te Aupōuri.
Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options
Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike action
Dargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling
Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling
Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.
Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
The 'perfect storm' behind Northland schools' staffing woes
Yet another school has been forced to make alternative arrangements amid staff sickness.
'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale
The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support
The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
'It takes a village': Far North’s biggest community housing development to open
Te Kohekohe will provide 60 homes in an area where accommodation is in short supply.
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Huge community response: Far North charity recognised for work after Cyclone Gabrielle
The Bald Angels charity in Kerikeri has been recognised for their cyclone recovery work.
Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.