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Kerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts down
Far North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families

News in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.

'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's water
Illegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.

Opinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful week
My achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.

One dead after car vs truck collision at Haruru
Driver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia

Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti

Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.

Far North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
Busy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events

News in brief: Relay for Life raises over $135k
The latest news bites from around the region.

New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.

Retirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’
Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.

Opinion: Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerable
Let’s hope this is examined in the investigations surrounding this shocking case.

Far North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costs
MBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.

Opinion: Why do spiders trigger fear despite being harmless?
Morning webs on the ranchslider often lead to frantic face-wiping.

Outsourcing being used to pretend hospital wait times are being fixed: doctor
Doctors say outsourcing funds could have treated more in public hospitals.

Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.

'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary
A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.

'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library project
Kaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.

Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle
Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

News briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need home
News snippets from the Far NOrth