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First of its kind holistic community-led recreation and sports hub
New community hub by locals, for locals set to be a game-changer for the region.

Snooker: Far North underdog chalks up shock win
Amateur takes out prestigious national masters tournament

Moko Tepania and his 'dream team' councillors look forward to next three years
From 'Moko for Mayor' to 'Moko the Mayor' of the Far North.

Calls for youth centre, better mental health and addiction services to support children and whanau
Calls for a holistic approach to the issue of social deprivation in Kaitaia.

'An experience of a lifetime' says Whangaroa's Raniera Kaio about repatriation pōwhiri
The Whangaroa hapū will now decide how and when their tūpuna koiwi will return home.

Annie Crummer, Ben Makisi to head lineup for Kaitaia's first Pasifika Festival
Cultural acts, food and clothing, among other things, to be on display at the festival.

NZ-linked Russian billionaire oligarch targeted in latest sanctions
Fifty-one oligarchs, including Abramov, have been targeted through the new sanctions.

'Some kids are really struggling in our community' says Kaitaia resident
Two small children in Kaitaia found eating food scraps out of rubbish bag.

Volunteer-run info centre in Mangonui looks forward to busy summer season
The info centre is now located across from the famous Mangonui Fish Shop.

Call for better safety measures on Far North roads shared with logging trucks
Shane Hunt says Fisher-Riley Rd not fit for large logging trucks.

'I just love it when people stop and listen,' say Far North buskers
Students to attend dream concert, thanks to community donations and music trust support.

Kaitaia police thank community for help in locating man now charged over pou damage
A man has appeared in court in relation to damage to a pou whenua in Kaitaia.

Popular garden event to raise much-needed funds for Kaitaia charity
A dozen local gardens to feature in Kaitaia Garden Safari in November

Westport Man bags at least 38,000kg of plastic during cleanup mission
Desmond Watson aims to lead by example" through his work to clean up Aotearoa.

Blue sheep, goats and man's best friend turn out for Paparore School fun day
Favourite pets on display at Paparore School's Agricultural Day

'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leaders
Vandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.

Kaitaia students treated to top-class army band performance
NZ Army Band tours Northland schools

Far North whānau are invited to attend the free event at Te Ahu Centre
"Overall the mental health system still seems to be in crisis mode" says Roberta Kaio.

Baton's Up draws packed crowd in support of Karikari Community Hall
Far North struggling businesses help support fundraiser despite their own challenges.

Karikari resident hopes to reach whānau of Te Kao elders who met the Queen
Yerkovich wants Te Kao descendants to know story about their tūpuna visiting the Queen

Small steps to strong mental health, naturally
This Mental Health Awareness Week, a tramper shares his experience of walking to wellness

New chapter for former Kaitaia Pak'nSave site and town centre
New ownership of the former Kaitaia Pak'nSave site has been announced.

Life-changing journey shared in new poetry book
A decade in writing: poet faces chronic disease to learn healing must be self-driven.

'Absolutely the right time' - Far North mayor on removal of traffic light system
Life now finally resembles what it was pre-Covid thanks to the lifting of restrictions.

Report says Far North rates are low, council wages high
The 2022 Ratepayers Report may shock, but is best taken with a grain of salt.

Northland butchers are at the cutting edge
Kaitaia butcher back into national comp after winning at world's

Māori writers provide frank kōrero about returning home
A look at one of six intriguing writers' chats, soon to be heard at the Upsurge Festival.

Te Rarawa rangatira met Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to Āotearoa
Jaqi Brown reflects on her great-grandfather's encounter with the late Queen

A tribute to the 50-year anniversary of the Māori Language petition
Hilda Halkyard-Harawira writes about 50 years of the Te Reo Petition.