Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
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New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
$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.
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
Opening date set for Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Hub and new town square
The hub is expected to be a tremendous asset for the community.
New kina regulations likely after Far North meeting
Far North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.
Kiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestants
Northland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.
US space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought risk
US space agency helps research into Far North drought risk
Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide
The police say the 'deceased and alleged offender are believed to be known to each other'.
Be good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 years
Long-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.
Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
Northland news briefs - three Lotto wins, Ngāpuhi hapū meeting and roading contract goes to market
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He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.
Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record
Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.
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.
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prize
Kaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Local knowledge leads the way in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Competition runs for five days with a cash pool of $72,000 up for grabs.
Kaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in April
Northland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
Consent wanted for Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant and discharge into Awanui River
Renewed consent sought for Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa
Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
Outlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun
136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.
Chance for youth to shine at Far North’s Got Talent competition
Best of youth talent to take part in Far North’s Got Talent contest.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.