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'Without comparison': One of NZ's worst child sex abusers goes for parole
The damage done to his young victims was “incalculable”.
Northland’s two women world boxing champs to put titles on the line on Saturday
Both women are facing tough opponents.
Walking the dog in Kerikeri park can lead to history lesson
History on display at Far North dog park.
Kiwis tell of pavlova love in new Northland book Pav Deconstructed
Northland book gives fascination insight into Kiwis' love affair with pavlova
Maitai Bay rāhui lifted for one-day kina cull
Maitai Bay kina cull gathers 1000 kina to help seaweed recover.
News briefs from the Far North - Stolen kauri gum returned, behaviour survey, nurses to meet
News snippets from the Far North.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
‘Precious' kauri gum allegedly stolen from Waitangi returned, police say
Museum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.
Signficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at Waitangi
The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.
Pōhutukawa tree believed to be 600 years old topples into sea
"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."
DoC's Northland campsites could sell out for summer
Book now or miss out on DoC's Far North campsites.
Bay News: Floral blast from the past; Christmas carols back
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Forest mega-mast a mixed blessing for Far North native fauna
Looming multi-mast in Northland’s forests could be good news for natives.
News briefs from the Far North - entangled whale, Bantams take flight and SH10 detour
News snippets from the Far North
End of one era, start of another as Kaitāia mosaic wall removed
Much-loved Kaitāia mosaic wall being removed to make way for town square.
Far North mayor's vow to improve dog control welcomed
Far North activists are keen to keep the council honest on dog control improvements.
Dozens of Far North storm slips repaired, but some will take three years
Far North roads are still impacted by 175 slips from severe weather events.
News briefs from the Far North: Let's light up Kaitāia, moko mataora project, and land occupation ends
News snippets from the Far North.
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
Northland news in brief: Baby death unexplained, housing meeting and tattoo project funding
News snippets from across Northland.
Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
News briefs from Northland: Critical dog attack injury, Science for Sociopaths and tourism website
News snippets from Northland.
Far North Mayor promises to improve dog control in the district after protest
A protest against the council's dog control system brought a vow from the mayor.
News briefs from the Far North - Saucy show, tourism website launch and road renamed
News snippets from the Far North
Bay News: Far North couple celebrate 20 years at helm of Russell Four Square
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Don't light fires on Far North islands in public conservation as dry summer looms
People lighting fires on Far North's conservation islands could be jailed or fined.
Vital training for Far North young surf lifesavers as busy summer looms
Surf lifesaving camp gives Far North youth vital training.
Protest outside FNDC's Kaikohe office over dog control 'inaction'
A lack of faith in dog control in the Far North sparks a protest at the council.
Shellfish off menu in Far Far North due to toxin which can cause serious illness
Toxins in shellfish in Far North spark health warning
Awanui on a high after clinching Tiny Town award
Awanui abuzz after being named Most Beautiful Tiny Town in the country.
Hugely successful Peria School 150th celebrations delight community
150 years of education at Peria School celebrated
New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua
“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”