New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery
ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury
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New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride
Busy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.
Community pride: Working bee to clean up town for summer visitors
Kaitāia in line for big spring clean to welcome reopening of SH1 over Mangamukas.
Russell ferry collision: Lack of watchkeeping standards contributed to collision - report
TAIC report included four reasons why the accident happened.
Far North news in brief: New ambo for mid-North, NZ air quality improving
The latest news bites from around the region.
Early childhood crisis: Kaitāia families wait up to two years for childcare
Parents stay home to care for kids: 'We are trying to juggle the bills on one income.'
From Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far North
Kaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.
Cash boost for Christmas parade, art events
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.
Proposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy group
Companion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.
Rising Stars: Whangārei boxers set to shine at National Amateur Boxing Championships
Kye Hiko and Lucas Potter are set to make an impression at the tournament in Christchurch.
Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial
The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.
Kaitāia’s community voices and music students combine for fundraiser
Fundraiser at Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Centre brings out top local singers and musicians.
Eight new Kerikeri social houses open to help meet demand
New Kerikeri Kāinga Ora homes to ease housing crisis
Far North news in brief: New snippets from the Far North
New snippets from the Far North.
'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returned
An MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.
Locals watch from the beach while NZ/US navies hunt for mines in Tauranga Bay
Far North bay the scene of a joint mine-clearing exercise.
Whangārei, Kaitāia and Kaikohe first stops in Mike King's I Am Climate Hope Tour
The tour aims to help youth mental health around climate anxiety.
Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned
SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.
Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead
Champ stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.
Far North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat
32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats
Lights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their work
Te Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.
Creativity bursts out of Far North youth art competition
Young Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.
News briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelics
News snippets from the Far North
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse
'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.