Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later
There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.
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One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
Person dies in Far North crash: SH10 reopens
Emergency services are responding to a crash on SH10 near Cottle Drive.
Joe Bennett: Technology is always changing and change is daunting
Opinion: People feel powerless before it and threatened by it.
News in brief: Surfing for Farmers is back; Kāeo Bridge opens
The latest news bites from around the region.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
No room for error: What it’s really like driving the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd detour route
Reporter Jenny Ling takes a road trip along a Brynderwyns detour to see what it's like.
'A constant stress': Residents' health affected by truck-riddled Brynderwyns detour route
Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd residents prepare for onslaught of trucks during Brynderwyns detour.
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'
Severely underweight: Farming couple fined nearly $50,000 for animal neglect
A Northland couple has been banned from dairy farming due to animal neglect.
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family
No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.
'Complete closure' for some businesses during SH1 Brynderwyn Hill repairs
While they agree the road needs to repaired, they are dreading the impact of the closure.
Late cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founder
The former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital
Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.
John Williamson: More road cones, but also more traffic management rules
The temporary traffic management system adds significantly to the cost of roading jobs.
Northland news in brief: Whangārei tests solar panel cleaning robot; Covid inquiry heads north
The latest news bites from around the region.
Chance for youth to shine at Far North’s Got Talent competition
Best of youth talent to take part in Far North’s Got Talent contest.
Our Treasures: Whangārei Rock and Gemstone Club finds the beauty within
Is the Whangārei Rock and Gemstone Club worth a visit? Of quartz it is!
Outlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun
136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.
News briefs from the Far North: Sculpture award finalist, Massive meeting, and Kāeo bridge opens
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry team
Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man
Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.
News in brief: Former cop up for national sports award; first Northland supermarket to get facial recognition
The latest news bites from around the region.
Explosive Northland council meeting sparks complaint to Local Government Minister
NRC chair said the process followed at the meeting had been open and honest.
Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Northland's Three Waters future under spotlight amid Govt repeal
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo supports the new Government's Three Waters repeals.
Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough
A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.
Plenty of jobs and training at Far North job expos
The Job Explore Expos will showcase local career and training opportunities.
Kevin Page: Memories came flooding back as I played the beautiful game
The joy associated with a Sunday-morning game of football in the park is right up there.
Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday