Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
Whangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.
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'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
'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.
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.
'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
The MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
Police name Ripiro Beach victim
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
Popular NZ attraction closing in response to ‘serious risk'
Experts say improving protections is 'crucial'.
Proposal could see all Far North cats ‘chipped and snipped’
A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.
Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary title
The second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.
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.
Men who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint named
The men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.
'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsons
Another Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.
Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions
31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating
Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.
'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogs
Feral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.
Iwi ‘disgusted’ by Kaipara council scrapping Māori ward
'I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi,' critic says.
Rapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light
The seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.
Legendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killed
A 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.
‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’
Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer
Kiwi parents of babies with heart defects interviewed in ground-breaking research
What's it like to discover your unborn baby has a major heart condition?
Tumultuous time: Photos highlighting historic dog tax war on display in Waitangi
Photos of a controversial 'dog tax war' are on display at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealed
Clyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.