Hundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summer
The centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.
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Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
Three burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reported
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Far North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime history
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Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects
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E.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottles
An MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.
$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
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
‘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".
Dump turned into a community racetrack and communal space
Moerewa land transformed from rubbish site to community hub.
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.
Head Hunters sentenced for gang tax demands at ‘love motel’
$1500 a week in gang tax was demanded.
Watch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in Viaduct
Over 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.
‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.
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'.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill
Police have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.
Prominent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attack
The defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.
Treaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on council
Mayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.
How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.
Botox popularity grows in Northland
Botox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.
Letters: The David divide - PM caught between a rock and a coalition hard place
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‘Blood pouring out’: Mum’s warning after Kmart trolley accident injures toddler
The family are warning others about the dangers of children swinging on trolleys.
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.
The full text: David Seymour’s Polkinghorne letter
David Seymour's full letter of support for eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is revealed.