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Person critically injured in car fire at Ōmāpere
Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.

Northland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destruction
Northland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.

Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi
There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.

Who won the Walters? $50k prize announced at Auckland Art Gallery
Winning artwork praised for 'radicality of its manifestation'.

Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned
SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.

Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington

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.

Far North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Campervan
North folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.

300 runners in Far North Zone Cross Country finals
Far North cross country champs can compete in regional finals

Very disappointed: MP expresses concern for Hokianga ambulance services
Hokianga residents' concerns about St John ambulance services are heading to Parliament.

'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.

Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

Elderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey Power
Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.

Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.

Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.

Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.

Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.

'Mum would've loved that': Calls to restore and protect Dame Whina Cooper's former home
Cooper's daughter shares her memories of the family home, now worn out.

$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work
Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species

Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.

Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education