Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe
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'Honoured' Carter vows it's his last term
Initial results show John Carter on 5018 votes with former deputy Tania McInnes on 3223.
Local Elections: Carter returned for third term as Far North mayor
Current deputy Tania McInnes finished second and outspoken councillor Dave Hookway third.
Theft from charity earns prison sentence
Judge rejects claims offending was motivated by tikanga Māori and caring for others.
Iwi bans Cook's Endeavour replica ship from docking
The Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it was not consulted about Mangonui being included.
Ka-pow! Thump! Bam! Kerikeri learns stage combat from a Hollywood stunt double
Dayna Grant gives Kerikeri's future stars a lesson in stunt fighting.
Thefts hurting Northland oyster farmers
Thieves putting health at risk by stealing while farms closed due to contamination.
New kennels for Kaitaia, Ngāwhā pound plan on ice
New options to be discussed at October 3 meeting, last one before the local elections.
Head-on crash claims life at Moerewa
A 69-year-old Doubtless Bay man has died after a head-on crash near Moerewa.
$1.28m Russell wharf upgrade completed
The PGF contributed almost $6m to wharf upgrades in Russell, Paihia and Opua.
Zero-waste campaigner honoured in US
Jared Hiakita, of North Hokianga, to receive a Humanitarian Award from Muhammad Ali Center
Latest Waitangi dumping cleaned up within days
Employer takes responsibility, cleans up mess at dumping hot spot.
Campaigner wins first round against controversial spray
EPA to re-assess use of Hi-Cane spray, a move which could lead to a ban.
Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the places to invest in rental properties
Latest figures show Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the best places to invest in rental properties
Far North District Council defends dog pound secrecy
Original plans for new pounds at Ngāwhā and Kaitaia shelved after budget blowout.
Gran uses newfound first aid skills to save grandson's life with CPR
Northland grandma Macilla Manuel was determined not to lose another mokopuna.
Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed in deliberate attack
Attack on whānau business 'despicable' - but family most upset for the bees.
Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.
Schoolgirl rugby players put skills on show
Action aplenty in school girl rugby as Kaitaia square off against Whangārei Girls' .
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.
History made as iwi buys Kaitaia market gardens
History made as 'European whānau and Māori iwi' sign deal for 212ha horticulture business.
Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.
Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried
Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried.
Bay News: Love story sparks botanical photo journey
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Fur flies over caged pooch pic
Claim and counterclaim over state of temporary Horeke dog pound.
Baby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first baby
The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.
Feijoa growers devastated by 'double whammy'
Some growers are losing 95 per cent of their crop and may have to quit their orchards.
Northland man charged with 2017 Hamilton arson
The 30-year-old has been charged with endangering life by intentionally lighting a fire.
House destroyed at Ahipara
Firefighters can't save one house but do save those on either side
Woman rescued, drives home after water incident
Emergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".
Bay Of Islands' Upsurge Festival a huge success
In the final act of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival, Nadia Reid was superb.
In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey
Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.
Fruit growing family win big at Northland farm awards
Whangārei family win Northland Ballance Farm Environment Award winners
Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.