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Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
Far North news in brief: Northland in the running for Six60 gig
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark status
Heritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status
Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
Northland winery The Landing Wine wins big at international awards.
Work starts on another Far North solar farm
Pukenui Solar Farm set to power up next year.
Far North news in brief: The Chase star show sells out; Hunt for top workplace dog
The latest news bites from around the region.
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
News briefs from the Far North - 42 tsunami sirens, seal silly season and food security
News snippets from the Far North
Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
The funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
Youth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits
News snippets from the Far North
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
Businesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cut
Northland businesses want compensation.
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
Northland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackout
Energy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.
$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
News briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent final
News snippets from the Far North.
School helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lake
Arbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake
SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.
Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week
Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.
Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day
The Far North town is already leading the pack.
News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour
News snippets from the Far North.