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Missing 14-year-old was new to Kaitāia
Police are seeking a 14 year-old who's been missing from Kaitāia for 10 days.
Kerikeri students sail to Cook Islands development regatta
Far North students spend school holidays on the high seas.
Submissions invited on Proposed District Plan
FNDC invites residents to submit their ideas for Proposed District Plan.
Residents clean up mess of stolen car stranded at Ahiparapara beach
Ahipara locals take it upon themselves to remove stolen car from beach
'Localism' key to Kaikohe-Hokianga ward councillor mayoral campaign
Kaikohe-Hokianga ward councillor John Vujcich
Fall armyworm spotted in Northland
A notifiable pest with an appetite for maize and corn has popped up in Northland.
Dog theft likely 'easy money for heartless thieves' says owner
Woman said police needed photo evidence to approach a house where her stolen dog was seen.
The Far North Deputy Mayor has announced her intention to run for the top job
Far North deputy mayor says her experience is what the district needs right now
Fed-up Kaitaia residents call for action to stop illegal driving in parks
Illegal driving in Far North parks leaves residents at wit's end
Kaitāia and Kerikeri water supplies ordered to fluoridate by June 2024
Kaitaia and Kerikeri receive fluoridation orders from Ministry of Health
Dangerous section remains unfenced following $3.1 redevelopment project
A fall in Mangōnui raises questions about why a section of the seawall remains unfenced.
Teen killer jailed: Man's search for friendship ends in 'pain and dying alone'
Judge says life imprisonment appropriate for teen who killed mate in brutal knife attack.
Creek tragedy: Teen dies after being found unconscious by parent
A teenager has died after an apparent drowning in Northland.
Councillor puts hand up for mayoralty
Cr Kelly Stratford wants to expand her representation to include all of Far North
Dover Samuels says Māori wards a good thing for everyone
Dover Samuels reflects on more than 50 years serving in local and central government.
One Far North family's progress away from recycling
Choices made at the store can make a big difference to the environment, a mum finds.
From Kaitaia Market busker to top US music scholar
Katie Trigg set to start two-year scholarship at Curtis Institute of Music
Two people dead after serious car crash on SH1 in Northland
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Healthy new eats and treats sweeten up Commerce Street
New Far North business owners excited to offer new hospitality offerings.
Northland sun shines bright as Ricky Houghton is laid to rest
Hundreds gathered in the Far North to farewell Far North rangatira Ricky Houghton.
Far North community advocate Ricky Houghton to be laid to rest today
Far North rangatira Ricky Houghton tangihanga to be held today.
Spotlight to shine on pivotal Paihia history on new trail walk
Historic legacy trail project set to uplift the nationally significant story of Paihia.
Kaumātua calls for stolen plinths to be returned
Plea for informational plinths describing history of Ahipara to be returned
Longtime community advocate in race for Far North top job
Jaqi Brown says it's time to chase her dreams of becoming Far North mayor.
Grief and tributes to Ricky Houghton's love for the 'poor and dispossessed'
Tributes pour out across the motu upon the passing of Kaitaia's Ricky Houghton
'Moko for Mayor' campaign kicks off with nominations for local government elections now open
A Far North councillor has announced his bid to become the district's next mayor.
Rongo app helps you say it right
Te Hiku media launches an app to help people pronounce te reo Māori words.
Sustainability stands out at second annual Artisan Affair in Kaitaia
Second-year strong: Artisan Affair organiser reckons half of Kaitaia turned out for event.
Last chance to see Matariki-focused exhibition
Village Arts Matariki Exhibition will come to a close this weekend
Kaitaia's Manaaki Hoepo fights to find love and win 100k on reality tv show
Season 3 of Heartbreak Island set to feature former Kaitaia College head boy
Potholes, broken cars - a day in the life of Far North roads
Far North residents say more needs to be done to fix our roads
Kai Ora Honey CEO says innovation key to a thriving Far North
Growing Northland economy via meaningful trade connections of culture, people and place.
'I felt we could all do with a story of hope' A look at Whetū Mārama - Bright Star
The epic story of Sir Hek's uniting of Polynesians, and reclamation of a lost identity.