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Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project
Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.
Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.
Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding
80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.
Bay News: Kerikeri couple celebrate 60-year journey together
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.
Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.
'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
Conservation Minister visits Bay of Islands to see caulerpa’s 'catastrophic' impacts
Tama Potaka said it was worse than he had imagined.
SH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip cleared
Contractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.
Kaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to many
New social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.
'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
Dr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.
Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.
News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North
Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.
Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
Bay News: Exhibition honours Operation Grapple veterans
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it
Far North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three days
Three storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.
Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.
Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk