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Latest fromFar North District
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion.
Taipa students represent Tai Tokerau in national waiata competition
Two budding talents will feature in the competition on Māori TV on Saturday, August 29.
FNDC to use Single Transferable Vote system
The decision follows a non-binding survey seeking feedback from residents and ratepayers.
Kaitaia woman happy after stolen generator is replaced
Kaitaia woman happy she can shower after stolen generator is replaced.
Rain and howling winds to continue into tomorrow
A power-packed two days of rain and wind to lash Northland today and tomorrow.
Checkpoint stats bloody frightening, says Harawira
Ex-MP says police checkpoints too accommodating, too many Aucklanders allowed through.
Two suspicious fires in 48 hours
Four home fires in Far North since Friday, two suspected arsons in Ōmanaia since Saturday.
Winter's late blast: Heavy rain, gales start to lash country
Weather watches have been issued as our mid-week weather turns nasty.
'Vile' misinformation about Covid family slammed
Northlanders urged to fact-check before sharing posts online.
Club for those helped by helicopter
Exclusive club for those saved by Northland rescue helicopter
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Lockdown boundary means some Northland kids have to stay home
Pupils at Northland school have to stay home because they live across border in Auckland.
Northlanders waiting extra day to receive Covid test result
A Northland microbiologist puts the day's delay down to the transport of the tests south.
'We are now technically an island ': Concern as lockdown cuts Northland off
A Northland mayor is calling on the government to help after the region was cut off.
'It was like summer': Holidaymakers flock to Northland, smashing visitor records
Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.
Work starts on Far North's biggest retirement village
Hall Rd residents frustrated over wait for promised footpath, which finally has go-ahead.
Punters on the ball focusing NRC's long-term planning
The regional council is using community pop-up stalls to engage residents over planning.
FNDC comes clean over serial fraudster
For years the FNDC said it had no issues with serial fraudster. That wasn't the case.
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says prepare for the long haul
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says "we need to view it as a marathon rather than a sprint".
Quick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attack
Cousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.
Friends sickened by discovery of butchered foal on Northland beach
Two horse riders are "sick and horrified" after discovering a butchered foal in Northland.
Northland councils help remove waste after owners defied order
A tender for the clean-up of hazardous materials in Ruakākā has been let.
New Northland JP following family tradition of service
New Northland JP following family tradition of service
Covid 19 coronavirus: Northland couples seem to be coping with pressures of pandemic
Family lawyers say Northland couples seem to be coping with the stresses of Covid-19.
Kaitaia woman's generator stolen while she is visiting husband in care
Without electricity Iri Martin has no lights and no TV at her rural property.
Northland maritime workers to receive mandatory Covid-19 test
Border workers who are eligible have been told and have received a voucher for testing.
News snippets from Northland
Man charged with felling hospital kauri has been named; 2 elderly people injured in crash.
Psychologist says keep up routines, stay in touch to beat Covid blues
Northland psychologist says keep up routines, stay in touch to beat lockdown blues
Level 2 relief: Mayors call on Northlanders to explore backyard
Social distancing still a pain for Northland's hospitality sector.
Fear of Covid spreading from visitors real in Mangawhai
Businesses in Mangawhai angry Aucklanders have been allowed to travel up north.