Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia
Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.
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Health and wellbeing the focus of inaugural festival at Kaitāia
Kaitāia's Te Ahu Centre hosts Muriwhenua Wellbeing Festival.
Far North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impact
Principals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital
New online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problems
Far North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool
New briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gathering
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No more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui service
Mangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.
Elderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey Power
Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.
Ngāti Kuri using science and cultural practice to inform predator-free concept
Ngāti Kuri's work also includes installing its own climate station at Te Paki.
End racism is plea from Northland Race Unity Speech Awards students
Whangarei Girls' High School student on her way to the final.
Drought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continues
Dry weather triggers Government support for farmers.
News briefs from the Far North - Another Lotto win, health students visit and apprentice challenge
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Delays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the service
Suspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
Kaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebrating
Six decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions
News briefs from the Far North - Kina restrictions, Easter activity, harpist visiting
News snippets from the Far North.
Be good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 years
Long-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.
Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power
The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.
Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up
16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council
Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland
High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
Droves of working poor living in cars due to housing shortage
There may be plenty of jobs but the pay is "peanuts" when compared to rental prices.
Far North news briefs - Lotto wins, hapū meet and social worker in court
News snippets from the Far North.
Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.
New Kaitāia after-hours mental health service starts
Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
Culture on display at Te Tai Tokerau Maranga Mai e te Iwi senior kapa haka regionals
The Maranga Mai e te Iwi Senior Kapa Haka Regionals went off without a hitch on Saturday.
Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
Police say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.
Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards
Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards
Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.
He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.
News briefs from the Far North - trades popular, Lions diamond jubilee and rugby club meeting
News snippets from the Far North
Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour
The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.
Batik art and needle felting training at Kaitāia’s AnoAno
Kaitāia’s AnoAno centre giving lessons on batik art and needle felting.
Alleged Kerikeri liquor store robbers caught within minutes
Quick action from Kerikeri police catches alleged thieves.
News briefs from the Far North - top showjumping return, Kerikeri roadworks and dancing for funds
News snippets from the Far North.