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Lower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given back
Northland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.
Slow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thief
The not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.
June opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub
$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.
Groundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious award
Kerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.
US space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought risk
US space agency helps research into Far North drought risk
Views of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategy
A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
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New boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closer
Visitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.
A huge achievement: Kaikohe's new indoor sports complex officially opens
Kaikohe's new multisport gymnasium will be officially opened on Saturday.
Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland
Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.
Kaitāia former hostel closed down after it was deemed dangerous now for sale
Kaitāia hostel closed by council as dangerous building being sold.
Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle
Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.
News briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules ease
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After $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquifer
Kaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.
Mobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first time
The service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.
Delay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town square
Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.
Controversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building notice
The Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.
Kaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cut
Work being done to install a fence post caused the outage.
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on road
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Leela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefuls
The Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.
Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
More jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escape
His latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
Smiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf day
Kaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia
Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital
New online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problems
Far North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool
New briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gathering
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