Fruit production programme to aid Far North growers
A new programme helps people focus on skills for their particular region and business.
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Vital training for Far North young surf lifesavers as busy summer looms
Surf lifesaving camp gives Far North youth vital training.
Lifting of blood donor ban is good news for many
Northland Age Editor Mike Dinsdale is delighted about some 'bloody good news'.
Protest outside FNDC's Kaikohe office over dog control 'inaction'
A lack of faith in dog control in the Far North sparks a protest at the council.
Hugely successful Peria School 150th celebrations delight community
150 years of education at Peria School celebrated
News briefs from the Far North - Report what you see at sea, funding for evens available and cracker concert planned
News snippets from the Far North.
Shellfish off menu in Far Far North due to toxin which can cause serious illness
Toxins in shellfish in Far North spark health warning
Awanui on a high after clinching Tiny Town award
Awanui abuzz after being named Most Beautiful Tiny Town in the country.
Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.
From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.
Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.
Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest
Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery's green initiatives recognised.
News in brief from the Far North - Armistice Day in Kerikeri and BOI show back
News snippets from the Far North
Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!
Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan
Tickets for big double world champion fight night sold out
There may be a second release of general admission tickets.
New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.
Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled holding annual Garden Safari fundraise this month
This year the gardeners in the Far Far North from Awanui to Ngataki get their turn.
Far North news in brief: Highwaymen on tour, hot-rod and custom car show and Young Māori Farmer Award
News snippets from the Far North.
Kerikeri Airport emergency services exercise to simulate plane emergency
Smoke, injured passengers, flashing lights and sirens at Kerikeri Airport exercise
Everything Awanui celebrated at annual Awanui Day event
Awanui turns it on for visitors at annual celebration
Kaitāia man puts business into voluntary liquidation after eight-week hospital stay
A Givealittle page has been set up to help pay the bills after the business went under.
Tribute to Kaitāia pharmacist and businessman Eric Shackleton
Kaitāia's Eric Shackleton - a lovely man who was proud of his community
Māori Battalion family members finally receive WWII medals at Waitangi
Families of members of the 28th Māori Battalion received war medals on Saturday.
Far North news briefs - Armistice Day, Hot Potatoes, kapa haka fest
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland's Jason Wynyard motivation for Kiwi axeman Jack Jordan at world champs
Northland woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard honoured at World Champs.
Awanui Day hopefully precursor to national beauty awards for the town
"It's a great way for the community to come together and show off the town."
Electricity from Kaitāia solar farm to power big-box retailers
Kaitāia's massive solar farm will provide electricity to a national retail giant.
Far North news in briefs: Thieves target rescuer, roading projects, and don't take plastics to beaches
News snippets from the Far North
Popular Bay of Islands Cruisers Festival is back, bigger and better
The event lets Ōpua showcase its pool of talent and world-class facilities.
Northland man to deliver a 500-plus strong petition calling for tougher dog control
Despite an injured leg from a dog attack, a man will walk 113km to deliver petition.
'One Tear Too Many': Kaitāia road safety mural carries strong message
Kaitāia's 'one too many tears' road safety mural has been unveiled.
Huge medal return for Kaitāia waka ama youth at transtasman comp
151 medals for Kaitāia waka ama teams in Australia
Far North news briefs - school turns 150, SH15 closed and freshwater plan submissions
News snippets from the Far North.