Ute winner plans to pay off expenses after selling it
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Poo protest over council discharging waste into Hokianga Harbour
A week of hearings into wastewater discharge is under way at Rāwene.
NZ sporting legend diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Metal 'musical mayhem' thrills punters
Far North heavy metal festival leaves punters and organisers stoked in its wild wake.
Youth initiative aims to empower next generation
Te Hiku rangatahi (youth) are encouraged to join a new advisory board.
Kaikohe personality reflects on 'worst flood in memory' in Kerikeri District
Kaikohe personality Shaun Riley gives presentation on Waipapa floods at local library.
Community spirit shines as Far North cops another downpour
Community spirit shines through during Far North downpour.
Far North chef hungry to bring healthy delicious meals to all
Kaeo chef hungry to make healthy eating a pleasure for all launches new cookbook.
Kaitaia holds epic two-day kapa haka festival and tournament
Kaitāia hosts annual school kapa haka festival.
Kaitāia hosts national conference for business and professional women
The 2023 BPW National Conference was hosted in Kaitāia over the weekend.
Kaitāia Community Airport group want airport lease
The airport working group say they have what it takes to manage Kaitāia Airport.
Rangiputa couple thanked for more than 50 years of combined service to the community
Judy and Robin Billington of Karikari Peninsula bid farewell to the Far North.
Respiratory weakness in kids 'not normal'
A World Asthma Day look at the need to support kids' respiratory health.
Two crashes in two days on main roads into Kaitāia
Kaitaia emergency services were busy last week with crashes on Donald Rd and North Rd.
Over $4.5m in grants set to benefit Te Tai Tōkerau sport and recreation
Seven grants have been approved in March, ranging from $60,000 to $1.3 million.
Northlanders urged to become road safety heroes
Thirty-eight people died on Northland roads in 2022 – the highest number in 22 years.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
Sour end to Anzac Day commemorations in Kaitāia
A number of wreaths were found scattered around main street of Kaitaia on Thursday
High cost of living makes pet adoptions a tough call
A look at SPCA Kerikeri's longest-staying dog, the 15-month-old and easy-to-love Polar.
Thousands turn out across Northland to commemorate Anzac Day 2023
Large crowds of servicemen and women and their communities turned out to mark Anzac Day.
SUP-er success for school team at nationals
Kaitāia College's student stand-up paddleboarders debuted at a national competition.
Northland waka ama paddlers strong at long-distance championships
The Nationals were a qualifying event for the Long Distance Worlds, to be held in Samoa.
Questions remain over lease renewal for Kaitāia Airport
Debate over who the rightful owner of the land is has brought the process to a standstill.
Elated Lotto winner to buy home for whānau
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he plays Lotto 'now and then'.
Hihi woman lucky to be alive following crash at roadworks site near Mangōnui
The 73-year-old said she couldn't recall signs warning about the roadworks near Mangōnui.
“Start of the future” at Far North fitness hub
A long-awaited upgrade is within sight for Far North swimmers.
Stranding of rare dolphins 'unprecedented' event
Rare dolphins usually found in more temperate waters.
Kaitāia locals take up fight to save community mural
Artist Jen Gay says the mosaic mural has cultural significance for Kaitāia.
Two Northland teens missing for nearly two weeks may be together, say police
Police are appealing to the public for any information on the teens and their whereabouts.
Latest pou at Awanui stands for the environment
New pou at Awanui latest achievement of the Te Hiku o Te Ika Revitalisation project.
Official swearing-in of Environment Court judge Sheena Tepania at Far North marae on Saturday
Newly appointed Environment Court judge Sheena Tepania sworn in at Waihapa Marae
Get on yer bike — the Big Bike Film Night is rolling in to town
'A feast of short films devised and designed for the two-wheel devotee'.
Local artist launches campaign to save near 30-year-old Kaitāia mosaic mural
Jen Gay says many people are attached to the mosaic mural on Kaitāia's Commerce St.