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Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland Mayor
Let me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term
Homeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaints
The family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.
Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
'Centre of town an eyesore': local on Waiwera, land sale attempt
The owners say someone better acquainted with the 'wellness industry' should buy the site.
‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crash
At first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.
Far North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tour
News snippets from the Far North
Far North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime history
Chucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.
Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects
Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.
$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects
$300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.
Far North council promises Sweetwater into taps from Tuesday
After several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps
‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture scheme
The captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.
‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costs
Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".
The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’
The drug is easily available, but there is help available.
Man cave reveals artist Murray Ross' nostalgic treasures and humour
Murray Ross freelances in traditional signwriting with Fastsignz in Whangārei.
Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.
How a Far North teen’s hard work led to global volleyball success
Kerikeri’s Kaia Derbyshire, 16, will compete in volleyball in Canada and Thailand.
‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessness
Otangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.
Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex, in Awanui, has big plans
New managers and new look for Far North's Te Puna Wai Ora sports complex.
Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.
‘No integrity’: Backlash after post falsely claimed warriors at Waitangi had ankle monitors
Political party called out after photo on social media site used out of context.
How a fake social media post sparked debate within Ngāpuhi
The AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.
Kaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challenge
Mayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.
Meridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protections
The 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.
Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.