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Schoolkids clean up Kaitāia stream
Far North children cleaned up a Kaitāia stream after finding 'tonnes of trash'.
News briefs from the Far North - hospital health app, enrol to vote and native tree wananga
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Bay News: Bridge work begins; School joins Project Island Song
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Tautoro School celebrates increased roll with new playground
New playground at Tautoro School delights children
Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
Two Far North fires keep FENZ busy, with one suspected arson.
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
News briefs from the Far North - Kawakawa concert, SME workshop and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Great music again at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Plenty of great music at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
International crowd at Kaitāia’s Switzer home behind women's football World Cup
Fifa Women's World Cup a hit at Kaitāia residential home
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
Far North land occupation ends with council buying the land for reserve
Council agreement to buy occupied land at Ahipara welcomed by landowner.
Bay News: Seasonal workers celebrate homeland Independence Day
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
News briefs from the Far North - Jane Austen musical, college open day and trial date set
News snippets from the Far North.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
Te Ahu to host Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Comp
Sixteen schools are in the Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Competition.
Kerikeri community trust wants pause to social housing plans
Local trust Our Kerikeri wants to press the pause button on Kāinga Ora's plans.
Far North pokie machine sinking lid policy working, says district council
No new pokie machines in Far North as council keeps sinking lid policy.
Te Hiku o te Ika Revitalisation Open Spaces Project gets another $33k
Project that helped transform Kaitāia, Awanui and Ahipara gets funding boost
New fire station at Matauri Bay, while Ōkaihau station gets $600k upgrade
New $1.3m fire station for Cavalli, while Ōkaihau station upgraded.
Kaitāia old boys part of NZDF Blacks team
Kaitāia College duo playing at World Military Rugby Championship in France.
Northland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deaths
Northland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.
News briefs from the Far North: Album release, plane issues, art on show, sweet donation
News snippets from the Far North.
Cloud nine theme of Kaitāia College senior ball
Senior students at Kaitāia College enjoy out-of-this-world ball.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.
Bay News: Beer festival a success; Irish folk group coming to Kerikeri
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
New Ōpua base opens for Coastguard Bay of Islands
New base at Ōpua for Coastguard Bay of Islands.
Man arrested for alleged serious assault on woman and breaking into Paihia Police Station
Man in court after serous assault on woman and burglary of Paihia Police Station
New speed limits outside two Far North marae to make the road safer
First variable speed limits in NZ now outside two Far North marae.
Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast
Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow
Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag
Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed
The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP
People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga