Body found inside burning caravan in the Far North
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
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Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Wayne Brown enters Auckland mayoralty race: 'Stop wasting money on dopey projects'
Wayne Brown was mayor of the Far North District for two terms.
Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa
A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.
Father-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip
'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.
Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.
Boat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locations
Enchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Travel Club signs off, boosts rescue chopper with $7600 donation
Decades of travel story-swapping ends meaningfully with donation to lifesaving transport
Past winner from Kaitaia College urges students to apply
Scholarship winner Angel Harbers says it's "all about self-belief", encourages applicants.
Recording of intergenerational knowledge supported by grant
A look at the Oruru Valley's cultural significance and how a recent grant will protect it.
Work starts on $5m projects to reduce flood risk to Otiria and Moerewa
Work on a $5 million flood reduction plan for Otiria and Moerewa will start soon.
Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
Kerikeri cricketer Lola Scott, 13, named one of the ANZ Next XI future stars
Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
Northland police appeal for information about who left poisoned wine in man's letterbox.
Mangonui Rugby Sub-Union legend receives life member status
Barry Murray of Kaitaia has spent most of his life dedicated to the Far North rugby union.
The most beautiful small town in the country is...
Kaitāia has earned the accolade in Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Beautiful Awards.
Battle against the elements for boardwalk workers to complete project
Construction workers battle to get boardwalk foundations cemented
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun
A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.
Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Marae in Far North identified as location of interest
Anyone at Wainui Marae in Kaeo over the weekend is a close contact.
Carved pare 'a step towards unity'
Painted pare brightens Kaitaia alleyway, completing first third of revitalisation project.
Omicron forces organisers to can Snapper Bonanza
Tickets to world's biggest surfcasting comp to be honoured at 2023 event or refunds given.
Whangaroa Papa Hapū to protect significant burial caves with $25K grant
Three Far North groups among 20 successful applications to 2021 Mātauranga Māori Grants.
Family overwhelmed by support, aroha after Takahue fire
A Givealittle page has been started to help a 'generous, loving and humble' fire victim.
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
Kaikohe man Christopher Moohan graduates as Air Force officer
Kaikohe man becomes Air Force officer after following in family's footsteps
Ahipara woman at breaking point thanks to stray cats
Feral cats in Ahipara is getting out of control
Chasing pots of gold under the rainbows of Northland
Unearthing the truth about rainbows in Te Hiku
Her life options seemed limited but she defied the odds and took the top naval position
Sub Lieutenant Simeon looking forward to next chapter of Royal New Zealand Navy career
Popular Far North recreational vehicle facility under investigation over ongoing sewage leak
Council investigates recurrent dump station blockages which have led to sewage leaks.
Kaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuate
Seaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.
Homeschool students spread Christmas cheer at Pak'nSave
Homeschool students spread Christmas cheer at Pak 'n' Save