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Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
Kaitāia turns out in force for Black Ferns hero's homecoming
Large crowd turns out for newly crowned Women's Rugby World Cup champion Krystal Murray
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.
Hands-on science camp thrills Te Hiku tamariki
Geo Noho camp inspires with its blend of Western science, mātauranga Māori and more
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
Changes to the Claud Switzer Trust Board
Two Kaitaia stalwarts to retire from the Far North's only rest home.
Longest-surviving line dance club north of Auckland bids farewell
A bittersweet look at the Far North Foot Fiddlers' nearly-three-decade-long journey.
Fall armyworm spotted in Northland
A notifiable pest with an appetite for maize and corn has popped up in Northland.
Kaitāia and Kerikeri water supplies ordered to fluoridate by June 2024
Kaitaia and Kerikeri receive fluoridation orders from Ministry of Health
Sustainability stands out at second annual Artisan Affair in Kaitaia
Second-year strong: Artisan Affair organiser reckons half of Kaitaia turned out for event.
'I felt we could all do with a story of hope' A look at Whetū Mārama - Bright Star
The epic story of Sir Hek's uniting of Polynesians, and reclamation of a lost identity.
Te Hiku Pātaka aims to feed whanau while preserving choice, dignity
Iwi/Foodstuffs 'social supermarket' formally opened on Kaitaia's Commerce St yesterday.
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss
Housing development dominates town meeting about future of Kaitaia township
Kaitaia business and residents have their say on the Pak'nSave housing development.
Kaitāia teen making waves in international Waka Ama scene
Kaitāia's Chelsea Reti shares what waka ama means to her ahead of the global stage.
Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.
Two hurt in head-on smash south of Kaitaia
Collision blocked SH1 near Pamapuria; motorists advised to avoid the area.
Breakaway competition rules the roost
Rebel league comp started in 2016 with six teams. Now it's the only comp in Northland
Kaikohe footballing day attracts crowd to Lindvart Park
Kaikohe FC doing its bit to recruit next generation of football players
Eyesore no more: Derelict Pak'nSave to become town square, affordable housing
Deal by Far North Holdings and Foodstuffs ends 11-year wait to renew town centre.
'Live and enjoy life': Three women turning 100 celebrate
A Haruru rest home celebrates three residents at they turn 100 years old.
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Travel Club signs off, boosts rescue chopper with $7600 donation
Decades of travel story-swapping ends meaningfully with donation to lifesaving transport
Past winner from Kaitaia College urges students to apply
Scholarship winner Angel Harbers says it's "all about self-belief", encourages applicants.
Recording of intergenerational knowledge supported by grant
A look at the Oruru Valley's cultural significance and how a recent grant will protect it.
Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
Kerikeri cricketer Lola Scott, 13, named one of the ANZ Next XI future stars