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Koast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artists
Doubtless Bay and Hokianga have been added to revamped Koast, The Tai Tokerau Art Trail.
World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson
'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'
$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple
Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.
$300,000 for business case to remediate Hokianga Harbour
Hokianga Harbour to have study on chances of remediation.
Time to celebrate Hokianga's 30 years of independent health services
Hokianga Health was nation's first independent health authority, now it's turning 30.
'I’m still living with it' Kaitaia man urges support of Dry July
He's now hoping to help educate adults about taking responsibility for their own health.
Bay News: Matariki celebrations set to shine; popular boating regatta bails on Russell
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Owner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring order
Kaitāia Hike and Bike owner fined for not closing after council deemed building dangerous.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Far North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and others
Rongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture
Community-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost health
Once complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.
Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo
National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.
'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes
The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.
Northland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called out
News snippets from Northland.
Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer
Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.
Trial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years away
Not guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.
SPCA thanks Kaitāia foster families, but no date yet for reopening centre in the town
Three weeks after temporary closure, no date set for reopening Kaitāia SPCA
Youngsters set sail toward future selves
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Far North news in brief: Coastguard needs volunteers; Erosion funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia MenzShed expanding on new site
MenzShed Kaitāia has doubled its membership, including two women, since moving.
Caulerpa eradication in Bay of Islands could take decade, regional council says
The NRC push comes despite the lack of international success in caulerpa eradication.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
Time traveller from the age of dinosaurs returns to Bay of Islands
Wētāpunga, the world’s second-biggest insect species, can weigh as much as a small bird.
Homes left in the dark as ute demolishes power pole
Driver allegedly left Puketona crash scene before emergency services arrived.
DoC issues warnings as seal silly season hits Far North
Beware: Seal silly season will have fur seals basking on the Far North coastline.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
Far North news in brief: Pet desexing, mid-winter swim
News snippets from the Far North.
Police monitoring gang members travelling through Northland after tangi in South Auckland
Gang convoy in Northland monitored by police after earlier tangi in South Auckland
Russell locals want to buy police house
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
13 kennels in Kaikohe's new $2.4m animal shelter
Three years in the making, Kaiakohe animal shelter opens
Owner of hostel deemed dangerous staying put
Kaitāia's Hike and Bike hostel has been closed over fire alarm safety concerns.
Matariki marked in style with Northland's three-week celebration
The Bay of Islands' Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back again.
Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land
Makeshift camp on public land in Whangārei may be dismantled