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News snippets from the Far North.
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Latest from Kaipara District
Boost for social housing as Kaikohe units open
Joint venture brings 37 more social homes to Kaikohe.
Police investigate fatal crash in Mangōnui
Police are investigating the fatal crash near the Far North town of Mangōnui last night.
Students to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and Crete
The trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.
Long Term Plan: Getting ready for growth - Vince Cocurullo
OPINION: 'There’s a lot to love about living in Whangārei'.
'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positive
Janet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.
'Not the only approach that works': Educators question structured literacy mandate
The Government has rolled out a new approach to literacy. So far it's had mixed reviews.
Northland news in brief: Four hurt in Te Kōpuru crash, Kaikohe community housing opens
A crash in Te Kōpuru injured four and other briefs from around Northland.
Can you help find Whangārei’s Zonta Book Fair a new venue?
New venue needed Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair sale.
Joe Bennett: We need another name for our phones, here’s some suggestions
OPINION: Today’s mobile phone barely ever makes a phone call.
Fuel prices brought down by competition but motorists still feeling pump pain
The Commerce Commission says price differences cannot be explained by costs alone.
Jonny Wilkinson: Extremist groups have decided vulnerable and disabled people are fair game
Opinion: Disabled people may be susceptible to influence from extremist groups.
Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion
Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.
Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming
Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts
New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says
The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.
Learning support a game changer for young autistic girl
Ashleigh Wyse's daughter Annalise is a happy girl with a tomboy attitude.
Public donations rake in $140k to keep Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre alive
'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'
News in brief: Whangārei local crowned in pageant, Far North still open for business
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levels
One Whangārei nurse says the mental health of her over-worked colleagues is a concern.
Northland steel band the Panimals on performing, EPs and... Grammys?
If you were wondering what a steel band sounds like, you're about to find out.
Mum shares son's journey from troublemaker label to autism diagnosis
Social worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine.
Top Energy giving Far North power users up to $300 credit on electricity bills
Top Energy is owned by the people of the Far North.
Science fair steers path towards bright future for students
Far North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.
News briefs from the Far North - kina barren talk, Far North open for business and free Wi-Fi
News snippets from the Far North
Kiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestants
Northland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.
Economy hanging by a thread: Northland MP urges haste in reopening Brynderwyns
There is still no sign of when the Brynderwyns will reopen following two slips.
Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
'It's not my bad parenting' - mum of autistic boy shares journey
Lachie Steedman was diagnosed with autism early on in life.
David Grindle: Employment in a time of fiscal austerity
OPINION: Employers should be creative when they consider ways to tighten their belts.
Family of missing Northland fisherman keep faith as search continues
Ferzil Babu’s family remember him as a loving husband and a great dad.
News in brief: Wi-fi rollout for Hokianga residents; Police search for memorial plaque; Peanut recall
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carver Renata Tane wants tapu chisels stolen from Kerikeri back
A Kerikeri carver warns chisel thieves the irreplaceable items are tapu.
Pay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctors
GPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.
News in brief: Police scale back search for missing fisherman; Fatal Tikipunga fire investigation continues
The latest news bites from around the region.