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Latest from Kaipara District
Christmas Appeal 2023: Ruakākā Dog Rescue's simple festive wish for safe, loved canines
"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."
News in brief: Waitangi Kindergarten's winning sunflowers
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Let’s hear it for the house sparrow
Perhaps the most famous sparrow of all is an imaginary one.
Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.
Dazzling lights, festive inflatables, a snow globe: Your 2023 Christmas Lights Trail guide
Get your dose of Christmas cheer by checking out the hordes of homes lit up.
Family share sense of relief as man charged in relation to fatal Panguru dog attack
Neville Thomson died on August 4 last year after he was attacked by six dogs at his home.
Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call
The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi
Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister
The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.
What to do these summer holidays in Northland
A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Seniors ASAP Trust 'absolutely overwhelmed' by demand for elder abuse help
Everyone can play a part in preventing or stopping elder abuse, the trust says.
Move to lower speed limits hitting bumps after Government changes announced
“The work should still be happening regardless.”
Drivers urged to make better decisions after man stopped twice on same night over legal breath alcohol limit
“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”
Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga
'It is very much a place for the living.'
News in brief: Missing elephant statues; police called because of paintball gun
The latest news bites from around the region.
John Williamson: Our car increase is outstripping our population increase
OPINION: 85,000 new vehicles were registered in the first six moths of 2023.
Christmas Appeal 2023: Special Olympics Whangārei 'woefully short of volunteers'
The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.
Quit-smoking organisation inundated with people addicted to vaping
Vapes should not be promoted by Government, trust says.
Teams from Far North schools first to third at Aquabots final, win spots at international comp in USA
Far North schools' triple success at Aquabots underwater robot battle
News briefs from the Far North - Shop opens after crash and police want to catch bashers
News snippets from the Far North.
New bans in place for vehicles on some Northland beaches
The change is something many coastal communities have been waiting for, councillors say.
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
Cuts to te reo Māori bonuses for public servants takes 'country back 50 years', iwi member says
It's yet unclear which payments will be cut and where.
New competition forces drop in Whangārei petrol prices
Petrol has become 10, 15 cents a litre cheaper, says AA, thanks to a new competitor.
News in brief: Santas to take over Hātea Loop; arrest made in case of cards stolen during CPR
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday
Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Northlanders with information on Kerikeri assault asked to come forward
Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault.
Whangārei Cat Rescue tackles cat-astrophic problem
The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.
OPINION: Famous last words - don’t forget the cucumbers
By the time I got home and had carted all the groceries inside I’d had enough.
Kaikohe mental health unit gets sensory room to aid recovery
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families
Kaitāia’s Christmas decoration may yet be put up after safety concerns and confusion
Safety worries behind Kaitāia's lack of Christmas decorations.
Golden blooms from pōhutukawa trees spark curiosity
New Zealand's Christmas tree is blooming red and yellow this year.
Landmark hearing sought by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title
High Court move made by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title.
Freshwater gold clam fears for Northland’s busiest tourist lake
NRC warns there is an urgent need to prepare as the spectre of the pest grows.