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Delays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the service
Suspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.
News briefs from the Far North - Another Lotto win, health students visit and apprentice challenge
News snippets from the Far North
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
Vince Cocurullo: Whangārei LTP consultation begins after Easter break
OPINION: We'd love to get your feedback on our proposed plan for the next 10 years.
'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival
'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'
Joe Bennett: Ovally displeased with the evolution of the word oval
OPINION: The word oval is an imprecise term.
Our Treasures: Train rides always popular at Kiwi North
On the third Sunday of each month the steam train takes to the tracks.
Jonny Wilkinson: Come on Minister Simmonds - we need a champion of our people, not a champion of the covert hatchet
The funding cut news sent shockwaves throughout the disabled community,
Building for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plans
Kāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.
Far North fires highlight high danger risk
Crews have put out the Far North fires in Mōtatau and Ōpononi.
Northland news in brief: Restricted fire season reminder; man arrested after police pursuit
The latest news bites from around the region.
Firefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far North
Seven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.
Kawakawa speed camera country's first to have warning signage - where's the rest, says AA
Transport Minister calls out signage delay as "bureaucratic nonsense" he vowed to fix.
Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke
"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."
News in brief: Chopper sparks interest; Far North residents urged to have their say
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebrating
Six decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions
News briefs from the Far North - Kina restrictions, Easter activity, harpist visiting
News snippets from the Far North.
Be good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 years
Long-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.
'We’ll get one good shot at a busy four days': Northland businesses brace for busy Easter weekend
From chocolate shops to markets and motels: Northland businesses keen for Easter visitors.
Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power
The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.
There's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekend
Here are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.
Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
News in brief: Mark Cromie retires; Covid-19 inquiry attracts more than 11,000 submissions
The latest news bites from around the region.
SOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services funding
NRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.
Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland
High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
Droves of working poor living in cars due to housing shortage
There may be plenty of jobs but the pay is "peanuts" when compared to rental prices.
Far North news briefs - Lotto wins, hapū meet and social worker in court
News snippets from the Far North.
Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.
Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
New $7.5m emergency response hub for region
The new centre will be a Northland first.
New Kaitāia after-hours mental health service starts
Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.