Fires destroy house bus, damage home in Far North
House fire caused by spontaneous combustion of furniture-oil-soaked rag on deck.
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Nigerian activist standing up to sexual violence in Kaitaia
A Nigerian women's rights activist will be speak at a workshop against sexual abuse.
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
How local cops thwarted NZ's biggest drug smuggling attempt
Botched attempt to launch a luxury boat at beach caught local sergeant's interest.
Northern-most stand of kauri trees closed
Fears of spreading kauri dieback forces the closure of Kauri Bush Track at Kaitaia.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Kitchen to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Shelley Kitchen works for Squash NZ as a high-performance manager.
Weavers London-bound to study sailing taonga
A group of Northland weavers are heading to the British Museum to study Maori sail Te Rā.
Kaitaia's firefighting 'icon' celebrated after 50 years
A Kaitaia firefighter is celebrating fifty years of service.
Whale strandings in Kaitaia stretch DoC staff limits
Two whale strandings in the Far North have stretched DoC workers.
Kaitaia's water at risk of reaching capacity
Kaitaia does not have an unlimited water supply and this may soon become an issue.
Kaitaia's planned power upgrade completed with barely a flicker for users
Generators kept the power on in Kaitaia during a planned nine hour line upgrade.
Lightning strike at Kaitaia court as staff walk off the job
Staff were given 30 minutes notice of strike at Kaitaia District Court.
Kaitaia police force farewell two of their finest to Taranaki
Two Kaitaia police officers are moving on to greater things in Taranaki.
Kākā make welcome return to Kaitaia
A number of kākā have been spotted in Kaitaia, after a notable absence.
Kaitaia student wins $10k to follow medical dreams
A Kaitaia teen has won a $10k scholarship from AMP to kickstart her education.
Another 'sensational' year for Kaitaia College
Kaitaia College has had a spectacular year, and now students are reaping the rewards.
Kaitaia fire siren breaks the silence for Armistice Day
The silence was broken by the local fire siren for Armistice Day in Kaitaia.
Kaitaia mum fights Pharmac for chance to live
Kaitaia mother of three Donna MacMillan is on the fight for her life against breast cancer
Fight for Switzer care worker 'like eating jelly with a fork'
The fight for Switzer care worker Juliet Garcia is getting frustrating for MP Matt King.
SPCA walk around Lake Ngatu for the lucky dogs
Time has come again for the annual walk around the 4.2km Lake Ngatu track for the SPCA.
Kaitaia College Services Academy produces two top services graduates
Kaitaia College Services Academy has another winner for a northern region leadership award
Kaitaia dentist travelled world on Mercy Ships
A Kaitaia dentist has been travelling the world for a good cause.
Pukepoto Quarries fire a steep climb for fire appliances
An excavator caught fire at Pukepoto Quarries on Saturday.
Kaitaia Intermediate reunion showcases memories from a different world
Kaitaia Intermediate School celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend.
Kaitaia's Christmas Parade is coming - time to plan your float
Planning is well under way for Kaitaia's Santa parade.
Mako shark tag found on 90 Mile Beach
A mako shark tag has been found by a 'wildlife scientist' on 90 Mile Beach.
Far North authors share their inspiration
Two successful Far North authors shared their inspiration at a book signing recently.
Juken NZ announcement 'best news' for Kaitaia
Juken NZ has reached an agreement with its employee unions.
Mill's settlement with staff good for Kaitaia
The refurbishment of the Juken NZ mill will help secure the future of Kaitaia.
Inside the gangland murder of Kimble Moore
They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.
Kaitaia pizza lovers rejoice as Pizza Hut set to open
Restaurant Brands keen to meet anyone who might be interested in taking up the franchise.
Kaitaia Intermediate reunion is now in doubt
The Kaitaia Intermediate reunion may be cancelled due to lack of interest.
Totalspan Kaitaia brings home four awards
Kaitaia Totalspan have won four awards at the Franchise of the Yea vent in Rotorua.