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PHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years
Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration
Prestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalists
Five Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
'In the firing line': Northland braces for severe gales and heavy rain
Heavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.
Food Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support needed
Northland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.
Homicide investigation launched after man's body found in vehicle
Police believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.
Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events
The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.
Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.
Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders
OPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.
What's on: Your guide to arts and culture events this school break
There's markets, craft days and more to look forward to for these holidays.
'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.
Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits
Stick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again
Teen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national final
Talk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards
Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply
14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses
Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation
Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.
Country’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to court
Environmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.
Advocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracks
Gun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.
Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.
News briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap trees
News snippets from the Far North
Kaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trash
Kaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters
Police inquiring after person found with firearm in Ōakura
Police received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.
18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicle
The 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.
Person arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after dispute
Police were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.
Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.
Northland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rain
Rainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.
Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.
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.