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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.
Kaitāia locals take up fight to save community mural
Artist Jen Gay says the mosaic mural has cultural significance for Kaitāia.
Solar power: One Kaitāia family's markedly different experience of Cyclone Gabrielle
Growth in residential solar continues as power outages spur more to consider alternatives.
Average temps for Easter in North before predicted cooler temps for winter
A warm Easter is likely, ahead of what experts say could be one of our coldest winters.
The 2023 Kaitaia College rugby league team is the first in years to make it to the grand final
The close grand final has inspired the boys to take on next year's tournament.
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Kaitaia teens to represent Northland in high jump as part of North Island athletics comp
The Abundant Life School students are only two of three Northland athletes at the comp
'One of the best experiences of my schooling life': Kaitāia student on dancing at Polyfest
Dance lovers can soon watch a Kaitāia College first, as senior class takes Polyfest stage.
Kaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest home
GP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.
News snippets from the Far North - climate strike, cyclone support and blood donors wanted
News briefs from the Far North.
Call for 'New shoots' to come get creative at whānau festival
The fifth instalment of Kāeo's youth-focused festival is set to serve up free fun.
Doubtless Bay residents told to stop dumping rubbish
'We all need to take responsibility for what’s going on here.'
Whangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on Tuesday
The storm is bearing down on the region.
Inaugural Far North music festival to be held at Lake Ngātu on Friday
The new Lakeside Vibes music festival will feature a range of local bands and musicians.
Titewhai Harawira, a lifelong battler for Māori rights, dies aged 90
Lifelong battler for Māori rights to return home to Northland for burial.
Record group of Dutch waka paddlers heading to Waitangi
Dutch paddlers have taken part in Waitangi Day waka pageant almost every year since 2011.
Far North home to Commonwealth's strongest
Six powerlifters won a combined 16 medals, 10 of them gold.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
Seasonal events offer music, creativity and connection
A round-up of upcoming events to fill your holiday season with cheer.
'We can't consume our way out of this problem'
Recycling Week encourages conscious procurement and disposal towards a waste-free future.
Tepania currently in lead, with special votes still to be finalised
A battle between Ann Court and Moko Tepania to become the next Far North mayor.
Opinion: SEA CHANGE's Jane Banfield has a wero for new mayor
Jane Banfield hopes the new mayor will provide genuine partnership opportunities.
'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leaders
Vandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.
Water wait: Kaitāia water project pushed out to November
Kaitāia residents hoping to drink water from the Sweetwater supply will have to wait.
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.
Far North man's foresight and initiative shine during storm
One man's proactive support of emergency health services "a relief" during recent flood.
Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts
Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
Flood plan saves Kaitāia and Awanui but rural locals hit hardest
Kaitāia and Awanui 'saved' by flood scheme, says Northland Regional Council.
Worst-case scenario for the closed Mangamuka Gorge
Expect long delays for repair work to Mangamuka Gorge says Waka Kotahi.
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem