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.
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Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
News briefs from the Far north - Six60 touring, Bay magic, new Ngāpuhi Investment Fund chairman
News snippets from the Far North.
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's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
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
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.
Health and wellbeing the focus of inaugural festival at Kaitāia
Kaitāia's Te Ahu Centre hosts Muriwhenua Wellbeing Festival.
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Bay News: All aboard with a storyteller; saviour steps in for waka ama paddlers
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New online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problems
Far North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool
New briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gathering
News snippets from the Far North.
No more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui service
Mangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.
Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school
'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'
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.
End racism is plea from Northland Race Unity Speech Awards students
Whangarei Girls' High School student on her way to the final.
Drought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continues
Dry weather triggers Government support for farmers.
Delays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the service
Suspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.
News briefs from the Far North - Another Lotto win, health students visit and apprentice challenge
News snippets from the Far North
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke
"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."
Bay News: The art of artisan knife making; Saying farewell to a railway friend
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News briefs from the Far North - Kina restrictions, Easter activity, harpist visiting
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebrating
Six decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions
Be good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 years
Long-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.
Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power
The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.
There's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekend
Here are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.
Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland
High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
Far North news briefs - Lotto wins, hapū meet and social worker in court
News snippets from the Far North.
Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.