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Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Iwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting water
Having reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.
Wall Street turns to ‘solar grazing’ sheep in push to go green
Financial Times: Big business teams up with farmers to trim around solar panels.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge
The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.
Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm
Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.
Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
The 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
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
Spectators unhurt after race car crashes into safety barriers during Northland event
The only injury is to a woman who grazed an elbow after falling backwards from the impact.
Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia
Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital
New online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problems
Far North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool
New briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gathering
News snippets from the Far North.
No more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui service
Mangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.
Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school
'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'
Elderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey Power
Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.
Lack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classrooms
It's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.
Drought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continues
Dry weather triggers Government support for farmers.
Delays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the service
Suspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival
'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'
Firefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far North
Seven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.
Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke
"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."
Kaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebrating
Six decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions
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.