Hundertwasser Art Centre not alone in its struggles, says The Kauri Museum
A lack of funding and higher costs is impacting all, including Matakohe's Kauri Museum.
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Emergency services were first alerted about 3.15pm.
Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
Shell-ebrations as tortoise stolen from reptile park found in Far North
Sadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.
'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm
Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.
Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
Man's bug horror find in late night snack
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'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
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Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Exhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists
‘Māori art is burgeoning at the moment – it’s in such good health.’
Northlander's cooking chops making waves
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Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think
Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.
Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
The 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
'Anyone can consent, whatever their age': Defence for man accused of raping 13yo niece
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Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
Tech scholarship in memory of Daniel Karehana open to North's Māori students
The Daniel Karehana Te Hapori Matihiko Memorial Scholarship is worth $5000.
Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau
Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.
Spectators unhurt after race car crashes into safety barriers during Northland event
The only injury is to a woman who grazed an elbow after falling backwards from the impact.
Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia
Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.
Govt rejects council's claim over who should cough up emergency services funding
Council is questioning why it is having to top up funding for critical health services.
'Realise I’m a bit old now': 100-year-old to pull curtain down on marathon career in Rotorua
Legend has a long history with the iconic race.
Ben Dalton takes over investment fund from Sir Brian Roche
The long-time bureaucrat takes over as chair of Ngāpuhi investments.
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'Why waste the best years of your life': Advice for living with Parkinson's
Peter Boston, 74, says Parkinson's doesn't mean that life can't be lived and enjoyed.
Intense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threat
A moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.
One dead after car rolls in Northland
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
Motorheads revved up to see downtown street sprints in action
Thousands line streets in Whangārei's CBD for Northland Street Sprints.
Regional council plans to kill off millions in funding for sport
The fund has put $7m into Northland sports projects since 2018, but not any more.
Students add voices to School Strike 4 Climate NZ rally
Students are demanding the Government take action to tackle climate change now.
Northland police seek witnesses after horror two-car crash in Waipu
Seven people were injured in the crash and four of them were children.
Rescue chopper funding for chop in Northland council plan
Money better spent on boosting marae and civil defence capability - chairwoman.