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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.
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?”
Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services
Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.
NZ Events Association votes Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre the best in the country
Where's the best events venue in the country? Right here in Northland!
'Already feel like a winner': Entertainer Luke Bird says on being a finalist for TV awards
Northland entertainer Luke Bird is a favourite to win the Television Personality award.
Breach of natural justice: Northlander wins Māori Land Court rehearing
But Māori Appellate Court also warns him his case was poorly made.
Whangārei Fight Night: Trish Vaka gets boxing gloves back on after four-year hiatus
Northland Kauri player on the Wahine Toa II double world champion card.
Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.
From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.
Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.
Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest
Bay News: A Cracker of a Christmas concert; silent auction for art
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Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!
Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan
Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery's green initiatives recognised.
News in brief from the Far North - Armistice Day in Kerikeri and BOI show back
News snippets from the Far North
Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
There may be a second release of general admission tickets.
Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency
Smoke, injured passengers, flashing lights and sirens at Kerikeri Airport exercise
Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled holding annual Garden Safari fundraise this month
This year the gardeners in the Far Far North from Awanui to Ngataki get their turn.
New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.
Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event
Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
Brutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jail
The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.
Northland's Jason Wynyard motivation for Kiwi axeman Jack Jordan at world champs
Northland woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard honoured at World Champs.
Bay News: Hot Potato Band returns; fishing competition starts
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Kaitāia man puts business into voluntary liquidation after eight-week hospital stay
A Givealittle page has been set up to help pay the bills after the business went under.
Awanui Day hopefully precursor to national beauty awards for the town
"It's a great way for the community to come together and show off the town."
Northland man to deliver a 500-plus strong petition calling for tougher dog control
Despite an injured leg from a dog attack, a man will walk 113km to deliver petition.
Electricity from Kaitāia solar farm to power big-box retailers
Kaitāia's massive solar farm will provide electricity to a national retail giant.
'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress call
A volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.