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Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.

Weather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland
Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon.

Far North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving ends
News snippets from the Far North

Photos: Plenty of fun at Far North’s Paparore School Gala Day
Hundreds turn up in glorious sun for the biggest gala day to date.

WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.

Youngsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent action
Ngāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.

Northland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heat
MetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.

Kerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts down
Far North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families

Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.

New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.

Retirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’
Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.

Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.

'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary
A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.

Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle
Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.

Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.

News briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need home
News snippets from the Far NOrth

Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem
Powerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May

‘It’s real and authentic' – Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visits Te Kura o Otangarei
Principal Danelle Unuwai said she was proud her kura had been chosen to be a host.

85yo farmer accused of causing animals suffering
A Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.

Police car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog
Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.

Kerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years open
Nurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.