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![News briefs from the Far North - Kaitāia book launch, council on the move and emergency services' plea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
News briefs from the Far North - Kaitāia book launch, council on the move and emergency services' plea
News snippets from the Far North.
![Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed
100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.
![News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
News briefs from the Far North - boat and shore fishing, competitive airfares and Hollie Smith at Awanui
News snippets from the Far North.
![Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
!['Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community
"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."
![Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.
![Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment
Ninety Mile Beach mussels helping to save Hauraki Gulf marine system.
![From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
![Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
![Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
![Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
![Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
![Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
![Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
![Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
![Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
![Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.
![Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
![News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
![Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week