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News snippets from the Far North.
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September brought some of the Far North's hottest days for the month.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Lifesaving defibrillator stolen from Paihia
Paihia defibrillator that has already saved one life stolen.
Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage
The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event
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News snippets from the Far North.
Awanui Day time for tiny Far North town to shine
Beautiful tiny Far North town to celebrate Awanui Day.
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
Kerikeri beekeepers' love of honey in tough market
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Mark the calendar: Kerikeri Street Party returns
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End of one era, start of another in Kaitāia as Shackleton's Pharmacy changes name, owners
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Project to save Northland's kauri from disease wins major awards
World-leading Northland kauri dieback protection project wins big.
Election 2023: Candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates named
All candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates have been revealed.
Kaitāia girls collect 7 bags of trash for Keep New Zealand Beautiful clean-up
Seven bags of trash collected by Kaitāia Girl Guides, Brownies and Pippins.
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News snippets from the Far North
Awanui's new toilets sees town up for second Keep NZ Beautiful award
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No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards
‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmers
No big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout
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Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
A friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with Northlanders
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You know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo sings
The Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.
Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for parole
Man who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole
Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty
The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.
Just in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watch
Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.
Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
Bay News: Walking weekend; Kerikeri’s Irish connectopn
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Far North celebrates treasured nurse Venus Cherrington QSM
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Weedbusters ready to tackle Far North’s pest plants
Free Far North workshops grow new generation of weedbusters
Underwater Aquabots do battle in Bay of Islands pool
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Fire destroys historic old schoolhouse in Far North
Historic villa in Herekino burns down after being engulfed in flames.