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![Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays
Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m
![Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
![Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
![Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.
![Have your say on Far North District Council representation review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
![Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
![Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations
Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.
![Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
![Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
![The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North
Quiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.
![Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going
One of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.
![Far North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speeds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speeds
News snippets from the Far North.
![Students to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and Crete](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Students to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and Crete
The trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.
![Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
![The Northland island with too many kiwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The Northland island with too many kiwi
The residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.
![Science fair steers path towards bright future for students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Science fair steers path towards bright future for students
Far North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.
![Far North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing award
News snippets from the Far North
![Former Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Former Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show north
Powerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.
![Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sew
News snippets from the Far North.
![Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
![New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer
Visitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.