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Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades

Local knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Far North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp

Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.

News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights
News snippets from the Far North.

Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned

Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser

Bay News: Monarch enthusiasts on hunt for tagged butterflies in NZ
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.

Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.

Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade

Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.

150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school

Bay News: International Women’s Day event in Kerikeri features four keynote speakers
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.

$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.

90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.

Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival
The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.

New Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverage
Better coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower

News briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battle
News snippets from the Far North.

Turtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoC
Ten of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean

Bay News: A never-ending mission, animal rescue’s rehoming work
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.