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Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.

Far North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving ends
News snippets from the Far North

Youngsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent action
Ngāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.

Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.

Far North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
Busy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

News briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need home
News snippets from the Far NOrth

Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem
Powerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May

Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.

Every day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree Farm
On a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season

Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed
News snippets from the Far North.

Four more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewed
NZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits

Osteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North Hospice
Hospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa

Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.

Far North mussels best in the country
Far North smoked mussels win gold at Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards

Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors
Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families

Pāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action needed
Ahipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.

Slight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuilt
State Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.

Rāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindle
Eight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.

Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned

Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.