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.
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Recording of intergenerational knowledge supported by grant
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Work starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and Moerewa
Work on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.
Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
Kerikeri cricketer Lola Scott, 13, named one of the ANZ Next XI future stars
Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
Northland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.
'Change the speed limit or we will', Kaitaia business owners tell NZTA
Far North business owners call for speed limit reduction on Awanui Straight.
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Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun
A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.
Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Carved pare 'a step towards unity'
Painted pare brightens Kaitaia alleyway, completing first third of revitalisation project.
Omicron forces organisers to can Snapper Bonanza
Tickets to world's biggest surfcasting comp to be honoured at 2023 event or refunds given.
Whangaroa Papa Hapū to protect significant burial caves with $25K grant
Three Far North groups among 20 successful applications to 2021 Mātauranga Māori Grants.
Family overwhelmed by support, aroha after Takahue fire
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Kaikohe man Christopher Moohan graduates as Air Force officer
Kaikohe man becomes Air Force officer after following in family's footsteps
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Sub Lieutenant Simeon looking forward to next chapter of Royal New Zealand Navy career
Popular Far North recreational vehicle facility under investigation over ongoing sewage leak
Council investigates recurrent dump station blockages which have led to sewage leaks.
Faith, community support helped mum cope with loss
Loren Ross Taylor's mother hopes her message of hope can help others heal
Homeschool students spread Christmas cheer at Pak'nSave
Homeschool students spread Christmas cheer at Pak 'n' Save
At rock bottom: Far North tourism firms' future grim as travellers avoid region
Far North businesses are considering hibernation as bookings plummet this holiday season.
Northland St John volunteer Nancy Greenfield hits 50 year service milestone
Northland Nancy Greenfield honoured for 50 years as St John volunteer
Ahipara artist's works in international Christmas range
Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths has three artworks in Christmas gift range
Record high temperatures in Northland as country has warmest November ever
Northland temperatures high as NZ has warmest November on record.
Far North iwi Te Roroa teams with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
Te Roroa and Habitat for Humanity combine to build homes of iwi members.
Nurse acknowledged for essential service
Nurse wins We love local ESSENTIAL Worker Appreciation prize from local businesses.
Te Hiku to benefit from school music programme
Kaitaia musician Jonathan Pirini launches school music academy
Kauri skipper selected for the Black Ferns
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Kaitaia United Football Club junior finals see close games and some great play
Kaitaia's junior football season ended in spectacular fashion at the weekend
Officials say little risk from woman who visited Kaitaia and later tested positive for Covid in Auckland
Little risk after woman who tested positive for Covid in Auckland earlier visited Kaitaia
'Just put your bloody seatbelt on': Kaitaia firefighter's appeal after another needless death
Five people were in car that rolled on SH1 with one thrown out and one trapped in wreck.
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