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Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships
Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland

Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home

Composting key to waste reduction, food security
Free workshops from a Kaitāia social enterprise are bringing composting knowledge home.

Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.

Ooh la la! A taste of France for the Far North
The French Film festival comes to Kerikeri in its entirety for the first time this year.

Town square plan boost after artist moots a shift of mosaic mural wall
Kaitaia's mosaic wall could be moved, says artist.

Council says sorry for error showing massive rates hikes
'They couldn't run a bath': A ratepayer's blast at the Far North District Council.

How fish frames and heads are being used to their potential
Good food can be seen going to waste on our beaches - but the tide is turning.

‘Sting’ in the tail sees PGF projects needing ratepayer cash
Shade sails at Kaitāia park reveal hidden cost behind North's $800m cash grab.

Tension in relationship between Far North mayor and council chief
Praise for departing chief executive - mayor won't discuss relationship.

Loud, fun, energetic show 'places hope in courageous adventuring of young people'
The show for "anyone, but definitely 13 to 17-year-olds" lights up Kerikeri tomorrow.

Sheer grit in the gorge
An exclusive tour of the SH1 repair works at Mangamuka reveals the extent of the damage.

Late night confrontation with cows on road shocks in the Far North
With mum and daughter in car, 15 cows on SH1 after dark made for a close call.

Far North weed problem highlighted at Mangonui
Volunteer-led projects at Mangonui undermined by weeds on neighbouring council land.

Far North mum keeps the whānau fed, despite financial constraints
Shantelle Puru's careful budget faced ruin when $50 was lost in the supermarket carpark.

Ute winner plans to pay off expenses after selling it
Success in a television gameshow has provided a Kaitāia teacher an awesome opportunity.

NZ sporting legend diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.

Metal 'musical mayhem' thrills punters
Far North heavy metal festival leaves punters and organisers stoked in its wild wake.

Youth initiative aims to empower next generation
Te Hiku rangatahi (youth) are encouraged to join a new advisory board.

Community spirit shines as Far North cops another downpour
Community spirit shines through during Far North downpour.

Kaikohe personality reflects on 'worst flood in memory' in Kerikeri District
Kaikohe personality Shaun Riley gives presentation on Waipapa floods at local library.

Far North chef hungry to bring healthy delicious meals to all
Kaeo chef hungry to make healthy eating a pleasure for all launches new cookbook.

Kaitaia holds epic two-day kapa haka festival and tournament
Kaitāia hosts annual school kapa haka festival.

Kaitāia hosts national conference for business and professional women
The 2023 BPW National Conference was hosted in Kaitāia over the weekend.

Kaitāia Community Airport group want airport lease
The airport working group say they have what it takes to manage Kaitāia Airport.

Rangiputa couple thanked for more than 50 years of combined service to the community
Judy and Robin Billington of Karikari Peninsula bid farewell to the Far North.

Respiratory weakness in kids 'not normal'
A World Asthma Day look at the need to support kids' respiratory health.

Over $4.5m in grants set to benefit Te Tai Tōkerau sport and recreation
Seven grants have been approved in March, ranging from $60,000 to $1.3 million.