The 'perfect storm' behind Northland schools' staffing woes
Yet another school has been forced to make alternative arrangements amid staff sickness.
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Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Huge community response: Far North charity recognised for work after Cyclone Gabrielle
The Bald Angels charity in Kerikeri has been recognised for their cyclone recovery work.
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.
News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
News snippets form the Far North.
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.
'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal
One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.
'The Mount Everest of being in the saddle': Northland adventurer takes extreme riding to the world
Ever wanted to ride a yak, reindeer or camel? A Northland adventurer explains how.
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
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.
Intoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid conviction
Guilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.
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.
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
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 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.
New $38m Kerikeri aged care facility ‘asset to the community’
The new care home has been finished — what's it like inside?
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.
Poverty and struggles: Northland writer features gritty side of the Far North
Crime writer Catherine Lea explains why her books are now set in the Far North.
Can you still bag a bargain at op shops?
Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.
'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven
Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine
Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts
'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'
News briefs from the Far North - Kaitāia book launch, council on the move and emergency services' plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Bay of Islands cruise season to pump $25m into economy to delight of businesses
130,000 cruise ship passengers welcomed to Bay of Islands this season.
News briefs from the Far North - Fuel study in pipeline, ute seized after death
News snippets from the Far North.