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'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store
The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.

Kaitāia police missing out on community interaction
OPINION: Peter Jackson bemoans the changes in officialdom that alter NYE celebrations.

Far North duo to head Northland Inc board
Far North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.

Far North woman has growing business 18 years after being unable to find eco-friendly coffin for dad
It hasn't been an easy journey for the company.

'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins die
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.

Rain stays away, but Northland's Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular a happy wet event
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular draws crowds to Far North coastal settlement.

Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.

Agreement to help save Northland’s largest lake
Agreement should help restore Lake Ōmāpere's life force.

Peria School students rebury time capsule to be opened again in 2048
Time capsule opened at Peria School's 150th celebration, reburied it for future discovery

Innovative product earns construction company 30k development grant
Northland's Rockstead Construction wins $30k development grant for eco building product.

Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.

Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening
Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon

Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.

Toxic shellfish warning for Northland's west coast - don't eat them
Very high levels of toxin-producing phytoplankton have been found in seawater tests.

Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.

Sweetwaters' sour taste in Kaitāia - no water yet from $15M-plus project
Kaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.

News briefs from the far North - rubbish bin for Russell, PlunketLine nurses on call and free bus service
News snippets from the Far North.

Far Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hits
No open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.

News in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closed
News snippets from the Far North.

New Kaeo River bridge opening still some months away
Kāeo's $40m bridge won't be open until February.

Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.

Teams from Far North schools first to third at Aquabots final, win spots at international comp in USA
Far North schools' triple success at Aquabots underwater robot battle

Taipa kids learn about traditional Māori fish traps
Far North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.

News briefs from the Far North - Shop opens after crash and police want to catch bashers
News snippets from the Far North.

News briefs from the Far North - lifejacket campaign returns, try edible gardens and scrub fire extinguished
News snippets from the Far North

'Tooth fairy' fined $7k for making dentures for desperate locals
Tooth fairy Claire Wihongi-Matene was fined for low-cost unlicensed denture service.

Kaikohe mental health unit gets sensory room to aid recovery
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families

Family of Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods tearful as man pleads guilty to manslaughter
The public gallery was filled with Woods’ family and friends, many of whom were emotional.

Landmark hearing sought by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title
High Court move made by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title.