Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs
The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.
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Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned
SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.
Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead
Champ stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.
Far North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat
32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats
Lights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their work
Te Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.
Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.
Kevin Page: Shopping with Mrs P
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Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
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Haunted in the aisles: Joe Bennett’s 'scandalous' supermarket moment
Opinion: There was fire behind her eyes. She wasn’t happy.
'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse
'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.
Three Dargaville businesses targeted in early morning burglary
Three businesses on Victoria St were targeted about 2.30am.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is an opportunity for everyone to learn, student says
Principals say te reo is the lifeblood of Aotearoa and its use should be encouraged.
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On The Road with John Williamson- Enforced Speed Limit Increases
Opinion: It’s pretty sad that speed limits should be politicised in this way.
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
News in brief: Fire accused pleads not guilty
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Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
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Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.
1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Kevin Page is now able to add 'rat trapper' to his CV
OPINION: An attempt to add some income brings an unusual job