Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
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Climate change exhibition to be opened by UK envoy
Trouble in Paradise – Climate Change in the Pacific exhibition on show in Kerikeri.
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Anthony Tahere finally has a home to call his own.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
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Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project
Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.
‘Everyone deserves a fair shot’: Kaikohe community housing opens
11 two and three-bedroom homes are due to be finished in February 2024.
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A Far North beauty salon is offering a service for women that goes more than skin deep.
Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage
The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty
The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.
Just in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watch
Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.
Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election
Do you have questions for the candidates?
Unwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstars
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Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
Election 2023: Would-be MPs make pitches to Northlanders
All party candidates except for two were present on the night
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Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
'He's lost everything': Elderly man lives in toolshed after house burns down
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Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
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Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
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Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival
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Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
Vandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
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