Far North news
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title
News briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raised
New snippets from the Far North
Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
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Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
Homeowner forced to make sign after scammer sends unknowing victims to house
“I felt really sorry for them and some of them were really pissed off and upset.”
Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity
A Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.
Northland trails offer a starting point for cycle touring trend
A look at Northland's cycle touring offering and its lucrative potential.
Opinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to Māori
Opinion: Hui on massive no-fish zone northeast of New Zealand faces a few hooks.
Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back
"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."
Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.
News in brief from the Far North - travelling musician, Enviro awards open and house values
News snippets from the Far North
Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards
Far North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.
'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground
A dog attacked J'aime Wright at a Kaitāia playground on January 18.
Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six months
Around 9000 a month using Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre.
'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in car
Tairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.
Attacked by wild dogs: Ultrarunner's record NZ journey disrupted in Far North
Karel Sabbe was attacked by wild dogs on his fourth day on the trail.
Car news and advice
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado by Arctic Trucks: AT37 might be 4x4 heaven
Famed builder of the Top Gear Polar Hilux has created an extreme Land Cruiser Prado.
Volkswagen Golf R review: blue beat
The Golf R 8.5 hasn't changed that much, but still manages to be much better.
Audi turns Q6 e-tron into extreme off-roader
Outrageous off-road mods turn Q6 e-tron into a 'highly emotive' EV, says Audi.
OneRoof property news
‘Scary, scary time’: Home renovation spend drops 13% as Kiwis tighten their wallets
Homeowners still wanted the work done, just on a smaller budget.
Godfather of NZ craft beer selling his childhood home
Dunedin house is where the first Emersons beer was brewed.
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'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in car
Tairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.
Attacked by wild dogs: Ultrarunner's record NZ journey disrupted in Far North
Karel Sabbe was attacked by wild dogs on his fourth day on the trail.
News briefs from the Far North - conserve water call, snorkel course, and reserve closed
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North councillor and waka ama champ leads Northland challenge
District councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira leads Northland's waka ama champs assault.
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years
Mangamuka Gorge reopening delights Far North businesses as visitors pour in.
Baby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tides
Baby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.
Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.
News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
News snippets from the Far North
Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands
Rural news
Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export
Kaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.