Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
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Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised
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Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto winner, firearm discharged, Māori ward meeting
News snippets from the Far North.
Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options
Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Suspected boat burglar swims away from police in slow-motion chase
Officers, including a police dog, followed the man in an inflatable boat.
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
News snippets form the Far North.
‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned away
Employed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
Far North's Taipā Beach Resort has new management company in charge with big plans
Taipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
Far North’s $50 million 10-year rubbish contract won by Northland Waste
Northland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.
Life as a mixed-race New Zealander explored in Kaitāia man Mike Bentley's poetry
The new book focuses on life as a Palagi-Samoan Kiwi.
Mangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairs
An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
Far North Cook Islanders mark language week in Kaitāia
Homeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.
Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods
The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.
Hard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands views
The Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.
Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.
'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven
Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine