Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
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International crowd at Kaitāia’s Switzer home behind women's football World Cup
Fifa Women's World Cup a hit at Kaitāia residential home
'Corrects a grievance': Kamo name change given the green light
The Geographic Board says in te reo Māori, the word Te is often used to elevate status.
News briefs from the Far North - Jane Austen musical, college open day and trial date set
News snippets from the Far North.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
Far North land occupation ends with council buying the land for reserve
Council agreement to buy occupied land at Ahipara welcomed by landowner.
Kerikeri community trust wants pause to social housing plans
Local trust Our Kerikeri wants to press the pause button on Kāinga Ora's plans.
John Williamson: Politicians need to get serious about Road to Zero
OPINION: 40 per cent of our road deaths involved people not wearing a seatbelt.
Far North pokie machine sinking lid policy working, says district council
No new pokie machines in Far North as council keeps sinking lid policy.
Te Ahu to host Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Comp
Sixteen schools are in the Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Competition.
Te Hiku o te Ika Revitalisation Open Spaces Project gets another $33k
Project that helped transform Kaitāia, Awanui and Ahipara gets funding boost
'Death by a thousand cuts': Mangrove removal for marina angers enviromentalists
A previous campaign was launched 30 years ago to protect the mangroves.
Why tourism offers the best jobs in the world
Amy Simpkin's 15 years in tourism have taught her it's still the best job in the world.
New Whangarei-Kaipara police area commander Maria Nordstrom welcomed
The new Whangārei-Kaipara area commander settles in.
Black Sticks visit gives students something to aspire to
Hockey players met their idols on Tuesday in a visit from the Black Sticks.
Kevin Page: Mrs P proves a tower of strength against rowdy tourists
We're planning a holiday away.
Kaitāia old boys part of NZDF Blacks team
Kaitāia College duo playing at World Military Rugby Championship in France.
Increasing retail crime an agony for retail stores
Increase in retail crime, a concern for retail stores.
Elderly woman dies after being dropped from hospital stretcher
Her family said she had "a good innings" but died tragically while being transported home.
New fire station at Matauri Bay, while Ōkaihau station gets $600k upgrade
New $1.3m fire station for Cavalli, while Ōkaihau station upgraded.
Cloud nine theme of Kaitāia College senior ball
Senior students at Kaitāia College enjoy out-of-this-world ball.
News in brief: Bittern on the brink; nurses strike canned
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North: Album release, plane issues, art on show, sweet donation
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deaths
Northland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.
Police hot on heels behind fleeing driver involved in Kaiwaka crash
Police looking for driver who fled after causing crash on State Highway.
News in brief: Hospital's Covid cases not an outbreak, doctor says; Lotto winners in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Wave of awards for Northland lifeguards
Awards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.
'Go home Mr Batchelor': Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by large counter-protest
Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by big protest that delayed start.
Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?
Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.
Ill-discipline and two players in the bin proved costly for the Taniwha
The Northland Taniwha were thumped by Canterbury in Whangārei.
Protesters block entrance to Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting
Police earlier stopped the meeting from going ahead due to safety concerns.
Reported assault at Far North property a hoax, police say
Enquiries into an alleged assault this afternoon said to be as hoax by police
Residents shocked after 50 trees poisoned at popular tourist spot
The man thought to be responsible believed he was doing the right thing, DoC says.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.