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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
At rock bottom: Far North tourism firms' future grim as travellers avoid region
Far North businesses are considering hibernation as bookings plummet this holiday season.
Northland St John volunteer Nancy Greenfield hits 50 year service milestone
Northland Nancy Greenfield honoured for 50 years as St John volunteer
Ahipara artist's works in international Christmas range
Ahipara mouth painter Kevin Griffiths has three artworks in Christmas gift range
Record high temperatures in Northland as country has warmest November ever
Northland temperatures high as NZ has warmest November on record.
Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says
Iwi pilloried, others would be praised, Labour deputy leader says as border change looms.
Far North iwi Te Roroa teams with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
Te Roroa and Habitat for Humanity combine to build homes of iwi members.
Trouble brewing in Far North paradise
Visitors locked out of popular tourist destination for summer
'May as well send up body bags' - Northern iwi leaders on Auckland border call
As of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated.
Awanui Hotel owner speaks out about Covid-19 ordeal
Awanui Hotel publican knew 24 hrs before hearing from MoH about a confirmed Covid-19 case
Ngataki School's environment-based curriculum wins funding
Ngataki School's dune restoration project stands out as one of 11 winners from 90 entries.
Nurse acknowledged for essential service
Nurse wins We love local ESSENTIAL Worker Appreciation prize from local businesses.
New location of interest for Hamilton - Pak'nSave
There is just one new location of interest today, in Hamilton.
Live: Far North in alert level 3, officials work to find link to latest cases
Far North residents are settling back into level 3 today after two weeks at level 2.
Live: A step too far, too fast? Expert's fear for Auckland as mystery cases lock down part of Northland
The region's two new cases this week haven't been epidemiology linked.
Police looking into 'gathering' at Far North self-isolation address
It would be 'very worrying' if people visited a Covid-19 home isolation address - expert.