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Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser
News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights
News snippets from the Far North.
Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned
Opinion: Plan to expand citizen arrest powers raises ‘interesting questions’
How do people who are untrained in reasonable force make judgments about that?
Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.
News in brief: Police investigating damage at Kaikohe eatery, opera
The latest news bites from around the region.
Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse
A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.
Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.
Kevin Page: Mrs P’s unexpected ‘incentive-based contract’ to get me to drink water
I agreed I should drink more than the one glass I struggle with a day.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season
A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.
Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Joe Bennett: My apples are worth every battle with nature
For the apple is the fundamental fruit, the fruit that’s in the supermarket all year round
Opinion: Navigating accessibility challenges on family trip to Fiji
Travels always have their hiccups and curve balls.
Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home
As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.
Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade
150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school
Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
News in brief: AI-powered possum traps aid Predator Free Whangārei effort
The latest news bites from around the region.
Large fire continues to rage near Waipoua Settlement
No homes have been damaged so far and no-one has been injured.
Waipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fire
Twenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.
Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
New Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’
Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.
News in brief: Rebuild of SH1 at Awanui begins, expect six weeks of night disruptions
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon
The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.
Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay
It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.
Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland
Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.
Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei
Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.
Police name man who died in Far North crash
Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.
$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.