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News in brief: Kāinga Ora complex leads way in solar electricity; what to do with unused medication
The latest news bites from around the region.
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.
The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment
Joanne Phillips wouldn't have sought medical care if it wasn't for a Far North pothole.
Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest
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
Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home
Five Far North fire appliances are at the scene.
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.
Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'
Strike action is a last resort to get the Government's attention, one teacher says.
Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
There may be a second release of general admission tickets.
Kevin Page: Who was I to tell Mrs P what had really happened
Motivation has stayed in the back of the closet lately.
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.
Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency
Smoke, injured passengers, flashing lights and sirens at Kerikeri Airport exercise
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.
News in brief: House destroyed by fire in Kawakawa
The latest news bites from around the region.
Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event
Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration
Expert tracker Fawn: The latest addition to the police force
Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.
Vince Cucurullo: Balancing budgets to protect our future
OPINION: Our people can only take so much more of this, the Whangārei Mayor says.
'Massive benefits': Businesses praise four-day work week, wish they'd done it sooner
More Northland businesses embrace the change and only regret they didn't do it sooner.
Brent Eastwood: The value of sport volunteering
Sport encourages us to feel included and supported.
One man's drive to help Whangārei’s homeless leads to world stage
Pehi is representing his country again.
Incoming MP insists National 'committed' to Whangārei Hospital upgrade
The long-planned project is on track to begin in 2026.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
Joe Bennett: From rugby to the gentrified streets of Havelock North
Joe Bennett's weekend in Havelock North.
It’s been 'a hell of a year’ Mayor Vince Cocurullo on first 12 months in the job
Cocurullo has high hopes for the district.
'These are our precious children' Jason Kerrison gets behind concert for mental health
The musician is proud to be involved in the initiative.
Comment: Reading wars - only in New Zealand could we experience a war as artificially contrived as this
Children have a right to be taught in ways that are individually relevant and meaningful.
'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.
John Williamson: Time for a shift in our thinking about public transport
OPINION: Trying for a mindset for drivers
Northland news in brief: Road safety for teens, Armistice Day and explosive disposal
The latest news bites from around the region.