News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.
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'Huge burden on families': The town where the only aged-care facility closed
'They are not geared up': The daily family struggle to care for the elderly in Wairoa.
'Ambitious plans': Uni seeks more student accommodation
The campus is expected to grow by about 500 students by 2028.
'We’re not suddenly okay with it. We are tired'
Rotorua sees big drop in public submissions on continued contracted emergency housing.
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.
Chopper crew to the rescue of injured walker
Call-out to Tuahine Point after walker suffers leg injury
Opinion: How DNA data can impact dairy farming
OPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.
Strength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration
'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'
Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.
Single toilet being installed in Peel St public loos after strengthening work
More work on historic Peel St public toilets to install a single gender-neutral toilet.
'Absolutely blown away': From tributes to sadness at Damo's Day fundraiser
Rugby jerseys, including All Blacks and Super Rugby, sold to support grieving families.
Over 40,000 NZ students benefit daily from KickStart Breakfast programme
Kaiti School principal: The KickStart Breakfast makes our tamariki smile.
Childers Rd house fire started in roof
A fire that gutted an old home in Childers Road appears to have started accidentally.
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing rooms
The 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.
Hunting tragedy as Tolaga Bay man shot by another party
Police continue to investigate the circumstances.
Wairoa in Focus: Bring on the Barry Cup
Wairoa face the first Barry Cup defence of 2024 on September 8.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
The man has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating to the 1990s.
The 'perfect storm' behind Northland schools' staffing woes
Yet another school has been forced to make alternative arrangements amid staff sickness.
'Another Ihumātao': 100 attend hīkoi against sewerage pipeline
A group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.
Battle of the Bays looms for Hawke’s Bay Tui
The Tui scored eight tries to knock over the Kauri.
Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death
'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'
Hastings under the lens with photography exhibits
Stellar snappers back in town for photo festival.
Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.
Tutira kids got up close to work site at the Devil's Elbow on SH2
Tutira students got a close-up look at Devil's Elbow work, which is progressing well.
'Illuminate the Drive' celebrates 170 years of Whanganui Collegiate
Whanganui Collegiate transformed into a vibrant canvas of art, light, and music.
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
Southern right whale in Northland
This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall
Globetrotting envoy Hamish Marr showcasing farming overseas and at home
Marr farms with brother Stuart and father Graham on the south side of the Rakaia River.