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Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.
Teen killed in Far North crash: Police warn about wet weather
The rain after weeks of dry weather is said to have contributed to the crash.
Don't forget your roots: Far North marae linked to Six60 lead to start nationwide tour
Mangawhai, Opononi, Te Kao and Kaitāiā will host the world-class act.
Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later
There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
Person dies in Far North crash: SH10 reopens
Emergency services are responding to a crash on SH10 near Cottle Drive.
Northland bridge finally opens, nine years after it was promised
One of Northland's most anticipated bridges will finally be opening.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
No room for error: What it’s really like driving the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd detour route
Reporter Jenny Ling takes a road trip along a Brynderwyns detour to see what it's like.
'A constant stress': Residents' health affected by truck-riddled Brynderwyns detour route
Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd residents prepare for onslaught of trucks during Brynderwyns detour.
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'
Severely underweight: Farming couple fined nearly $50,000 for animal neglect
A Northland couple has been banned from dairy farming due to animal neglect.
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family
No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.
Late cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founder
The former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital
Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.
Chance for youth to shine at Far North’s Got Talent competition
Best of youth talent to take part in Far North’s Got Talent contest.
Outlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun
136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.
News briefs from the Far North: Sculpture award finalist, Massive meeting, and Kāeo bridge opens
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry team
Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man
Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.
Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough
A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.
Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister
Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.