Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
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Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
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Shopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugs
Authority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.
Skipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain
'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
Customers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rival
Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.
'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning support
The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.
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.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
Fall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants
Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.
'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuries
Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.
Northland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekend
This weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?
Motorists reminded to keep eye out for cattle on Whangārei Heads Road
There is no signage or other mode of warning about the risk.
'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms hearts
Friday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.
Woman brutally attacked slams justice system after not learning of abuser's release
The woman received a formal written notice three days before her attacker was released.
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.
Brynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until spring
Afte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis
A few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.
Northland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government push
Two of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
Looking forward: Northlanders relieved Brynderwyns open after four long months
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns is finally open tonight after four months of detours.
'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surfer
Stephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.
IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall
Investigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.
Power bills pile on the pressure for households, small businesses
Most respondents in a new survey were worried about rising costs and network resilience.
NRC cracks down on defiant firelighter
A Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.
'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests
Billy-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.