New fire station at Matauri Bay, while Ōkaihau station gets $600k upgrade
New $1.3m fire station for Cavalli, while Ōkaihau station upgraded.
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Cloud nine theme of Kaitāia College senior ball
Senior students at Kaitāia College enjoy out-of-this-world ball.
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Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
New Ōpua base opens for Coastguard Bay of Islands
New base at Ōpua for Coastguard Bay of Islands.
Far North news in brief: Caulerpa roadshow, nurses settle and chess champs
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Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow
New speed limits outside two Far North marae to make the road safer
First variable speed limits in NZ now outside two Far North marae.
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
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Kerikeri artist a finalist for coveted award
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News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia man wins top DoC ranger award
Jamie Werner has earned the Department of Conservation's top ranger award.
Change to residential status means Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel can't have tenants
End of the road for Kaitāia’s Hike and Bike hostel
Aussie summer ahead for 17 Far North dancers
A pride-inspiring group of Far North dancers have returned home triumphant.
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
Far North news in brief: Event funding available, Māori roll closes and speed reductions
News snippets from the Far North.
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.
Impressive line-up for Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Fest
Big names come out for 38th Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Far North Kahika/Mayor Moko Tepania wins global leadership award
A look at Mayor Moko's award win based on work for youth.
News in brief from the Far North - chopper appeal, disaster funding and SH10 crash
News snippets from the Far North.
Millions available for Far North to recover from extreme weather events
Far North residents can apply for Government funding for past and future weather events.
Return of Keep NZ Beautiful Awards that saw Kaitāia named Most Beautiful Small Town
Kaitāia may have battle to retain Most Beautiful Small Town title.
13 Far North finalists in Northland Environmental Awards
Winners of the NRC Whakamānawa ā Taiao - Environmental Awards will be announced tomorrow.
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.
Quick checkouts in Kaitāia thanks to Northland's best
Nami Verasche from Pak’nSave Kaitāia takes out Northland Checker of the Year competition.
Making a material difference
Kaitāia's Anō Anō sessions turning discarded fabric into new creations.
Bay of Islands’ Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations go off in style
Fireworks and fun mark Bay of Islands' Te Tau Hou Māori Puanga Matariki Celebrations.
News briefs from the Far North - Newest AB gets a win, Aroha Island closure and NRC advice
News snippets from the Far North.
Amidst a broader shift towards homegrown, one Kaitāia chef takes the local route to ingredients
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Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity
A Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.
Koast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artists
Doubtless Bay and Hokianga have been added to revamped Koast, The Tai Tokerau Art Trail.
$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.