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Downed pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leader
Northland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.

Far North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat
32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats

Lights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their work
Te Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.

Creativity bursts out of Far North youth art competition
Young Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.

'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult
William Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.

News briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelics
News snippets from the Far North

Former Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top role
Moana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.

Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.

Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme

Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington

Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.

Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections

'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.

Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.

News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North

Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.

1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Exclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national first
Far North state of the nation event for district's leaders.

News in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programme
News snippets from the Far North.

Far North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Campervan
North folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.

300 runners in Far North Zone Cross Country finals
Far North cross country champs can compete in regional finals

Pickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn find
Barn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.

News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival
News snippets from the Far North.

Kaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole Board
Kaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.

Seriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigating
The man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.

A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.

Te Hiku Media CEO Peter-Lucas Jones on Time Magazine list with Mark Zukerberg and other tech leaders
Te Hiku Media’s AI work was outperforming the world’s leading tech companies.

Microlight plane crashes into Northland paddock
Emergency services received the call at about 3pm.

Northland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the region
Overall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.