Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
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Toxic shellfish warning for Northland's west coast - don't eat them
Very high levels of toxin-producing phytoplankton have been found in seawater tests.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
Sweetwaters' sour taste in Kaitāia - no water yet from $15M-plus project
Kaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.
News briefs from the far North - rubbish bin for Russell, PlunketLine nurses on call and free bus service
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Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets new speed limits as part of safety plan
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits
Warm Christmas for far North, but rain could dampen the big day
MetService says Far North will be warm at Christmas, but rain's a possibility
Far Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hits
No open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.
News in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closed
News snippets from the Far North.
New Kaeo River bridge opening still some months away
Kāeo's $40m bridge won't be open until February.
Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.
Teams from Far North schools first to third at Aquabots final, win spots at international comp in USA
Far North schools' triple success at Aquabots underwater robot battle
Taipa kids learn about traditional Māori fish traps
Far North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.
News briefs from the Far North - Shop opens after crash and police want to catch bashers
News snippets from the Far North.
News briefs from the Far North - lifejacket campaign returns, try edible gardens and scrub fire extinguished
News snippets from the Far North
Kaikohe mental health unit gets sensory room to aid recovery
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families
Landmark hearing sought by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title
High Court move made by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title.
Historic Ngāpuhi Waitangi Tribunal report into injustices delivered to the iwi at Waitangi
Ngāpuhi's Waitangi Tribunal report will aid iwi's stalled Treaty claims.
Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event
News briefs from the Far North - Hot cars major danger, Waitangi report for Ngāpuhi and touch tournament
News snippets from the Far North
Work progressing on Kaitāia’s new town square
Parts of Kaitāia’s new town square should be open to be public by Christmas.
Ngāpuhi's new rūnanga chair warns Government attacks won't help tribe settle treaty claims
Ngāpuhi rūnanga chair Mane Tahere not happy at plans to remove treaty principles
Far North's world boxing champ Mea Motu wants to inspire next generation
Kāitaia's Mea Motu retains boxing world title and looks to next challenge
Movie plan for Kāitaia author's new book
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Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
News briefs from the Far North: Diamond tribute, council services, basketballer to US and Lotto luck
News snippets from the Far North
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education
Mea Motu and Lani Daniels make weight ahead of historic fight night
The boxers weighed in to the sounds of cheers from fans.
Tourism enterprises in new indigenous tourism TV show
Manea: Footprints of Kupe, and Kawiti Glow Worm Caves feature on indigenous tourism series
Two trainee and apprentice scholarships from Kaitāia Business Association
High standard sees Kaitāia Business Association give out two $1200 scholarships
Three Far North athletes receive Kauri Club scholarships
Far North athletes get Kauri Club scholarships to help advance their careers
Far North festive events start in style this weekend
Plenty of Far North Christmas parades for all.
News briefs from the Far North - health trust award, alcohol bylaw and make our own Xmas gifts
News snippets from the Far North.
'Without comparison': One of NZ's worst child sex abusers goes for parole
The damage done to his young victims was “incalculable”.