Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions
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Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.
Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Northland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
'Every day is a beautiful day': Mum on journey with miracle babies
Northland mum celebrates her 'miracle babies' after overcoming premature birth challenges.
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach
Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there
'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailed
Judge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'
Frequent water outages in Far North cause frustration
Residents are frustrated by frequent water outages; council explores long-term upgrades.
Volunteers unite to pack 35,000 Christmas Boxes for those in need
Christmas Box aims to reach more families than ever as cost of living impacts Christmas.
Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.
CCTV captures break-in at Kaikohe Library, three arrested
Kaikohe Library break-in causes $2200 damage; services disrupted until November 19.
Man beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad mood
Child's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.
Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election
Kaitāia man seeking voter feedback ahead of next year's local body elections
Spooktacular gymnasts perform at Kaitāia gym club
A spooky event marks Kaitāia Gymnastics Club's recreational competition.
'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation
Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9
190-year-old Te Waimate Mission Station hosting creative Sunday
Far North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day
Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.
News briefs from the Far North: Big rescue helicopter donation, Whānau as Leaders for Whānau event, and warm October
News snippets from the Far North.
Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens
Kaitāia gearing up for big town spring clean for state highway reopening.
Bowel cancers detected at early stage in successful Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme
Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme saving lives with 89 cancer cases detected
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Big turnout to Far North historic site Edmonds Ruins on open day
400 at Edmonds Ruins open day show interest in historic sites still there
Far North pensioner's 'anxious' after council suspends upgrade work, considers selling up
Far North council puts pensioner flat upgrades on hold, considers selling them.
Far North lines team from Top Energy best in the country
Top award for Top Energy lines team
News briefs from the Far North - Manu champs, fish auction and SPCA cupcakes
News snippets from the Far North.