Dora exploring the Far North with new on-line health support system
Far North gets visit from health support bus Dora.
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Far North group takes up fight against moth plant pest
Rangikapiti Reserve volunteers are busy eradicating vine.
Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.
Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.
Toitu te Tiriti hīkoi arrives in Waitangi
About 1000 people have taken part in the hīkoi which is in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
News in brief: Rugby League golf day fundraises more than $17k; wetland fire continues to burn
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaitāia's neglected green spaces target of new group Tuituia te Kahunuku
Revitalising neglected green spaces aim of new Kaitāia group
Summer jazz festival returns to Kerikeri
Top line-up for second Kerikeri Summer Jazz Fest.
The drink you’re having when you’re not having a drink ... or so I thought - Kevin Page
It turns out the drink wasn't what I thought it was.
Far North news in brief: Boxing title shot for Vaka, RDA returns and power out
News snippets from the Far North.
The Pick - Kaitāia businesswoman urges others to take up the challenge
Kaitāia's Donna Tyler says The Pick business programme worth applying for.
‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s moves
Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.
Crisis as Northland principals walking away from 'too big' a job
An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.
Waitangi Day: Government hears Māori concerns at Treaty Grounds
New Government fronts to Māori concerns at Waitangi Day commemorations
News in brief: Kaikohe shooting second in two days
The latest news bites from around the region.
Vince Cocurullo: May 2024 be an awesome year for all
OPINION: We have had an awesome, long, hot summer season.
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
Two people shot in Northland town in less than 24 hours, police investigating
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Helicopters, trucks attend scrub fire in Far North
The wind is light and flames are spreading slowly.
Far North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi Day
The refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.
'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis
The 27yo felt at the peak of life when a shock diagnosis turned her world on its head.
Joe Bennett: Dogs, traffic jams and the lessons about life they teach us
Opinion: Dogs are better at seeing only the here and now.
Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
Celebrity Treasure Island winner and comedian opens up about his friends, mum and his show
He is keen to spend more time in the region.
News in brief: Waitangi Day traffic, road closures and more
The latest news bites from around the region.
Oops, I did it again - Jonny Wilkinson
Opinion: Falling over comes with the territory when you have cerebral palsy.
What's on this Waitangi weekend
Plenty is on offer to cater for people with all interests this weekend.
Far North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence
'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'
Kerikeri awarded top status among towns in New Zealand
Kerikeri has made the top-10 most welcoming towns list - what's behind its success?
Police investigating unexplained death in Bay of Islands
The death is not currently considered suspicious, police say.