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Kaitāia accountant Stewart Russell had a passion to make community succeed
Kaitāia accountant Stewart Russell leaves big shoes to fill in Far North community.
Huge Kaitāia solar farm powering retail stores across NZ
First user of Kaitāia solar farm energy is Warehouse Group to power its stores
Mystery continues after dead wallabies found in Northland
Trail cams have only managed to capture a few cheeky possums and a pig.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
Far North fire risk extreme - restricted fire season across Northland/Auckland
It's hoped the move will prevent Far North wildfires.
Cyclone impact prompts first emergency preparedness workshops for farmers
The workshops aim to help farmers and growers prepare for the next big weather event.
'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes toll
With a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.
Driver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordeal
The tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.
54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
News in brief: Water restrictions in Kaipara; Opera singer returns to grassroots
The latest news bites from around the region.
Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.
Dog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogs
High number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.
Kaitāia A&P Show has all the country attractions for 136th edition
136th Kaitāia A&P Show to go off in style.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Far North iwi leader's win against big polluters significant, law experts say
Court win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.
News in brief: Sika weaves sound journey, new bus stop opens
The latest news bites from around the region.
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
Northlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trial
Is Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?
Our Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future
"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."
Fishing club reeling with delight after record number of marlin catches
The last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.
Carolyn Hansen: Vegetables are health superstars
Opinion: Raw vegetables are nutrient powerhouses.
Joe Bennett: Instinctively we go to the beach when it is hot
Opinion: The sun and heat drive us to the beach.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
Far North council plans to help remedy 'dire' housing shortage
People in the Far North are living in cars - often with children, or in tents and garages.
News in brief: Record number attend Waitangi Day; AM radio service out in Far North
The latest news bites from around the region.
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.
News in brief: 1200 animals desexed in Northland; Kauri coach steps down
The latest news bites from around the region.
Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes
One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.
John WIlliamson: Keep driving as long as possible for your health and wellbeing
For many older people, having to stop driving is a source of anxiety and terror.
Former Green Party MP David Clendon coordinating Northland visitor programme
David Clendon is new Tohu Whenua co-ordinator for Northland
Far North group takes up fight against moth plant pest
Rangikapiti Reserve volunteers are busy eradicating vine.