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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.

Bay News: High school students planning trip to Spain; Sandbar cricket returns
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

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

Dua Lipa in NZ: Inside star’s whirlwind trip to ‘the edge of the world’
The Grammy winning singer is joined by her parents and brother.

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

One dead after car vs truck collision at Haruru
Driver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia

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

Far North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
Busy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events

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

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

Bay News: Canadian star visits; Community rallies for rescued kiwi
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie Hemara
Northland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.

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.

Iwi festival tipped to draw thousands
Far North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.

Every day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree Farm
On a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season

Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed
News snippets from the Far North.

Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.

‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.