Houhora volunteers honoured for combined 50 years service and 3330 emergency callouts
"You're lucky to have them," fire boss tells Houhora community about the volunteers.
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Hawaiian carvers pay respects to 'Papa Hek'
Team of four in NZ to carve a traditional Hawaiian fishing canoe.
A BINfrastructure win for Panguru
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru have won a specially designed set of bins
Teacher aides' equity campaign a sizzler
The sausage sizzle was part of a campaign for better working conditions and job security
Kaitaia's first Know Your Neighbours Day a success
Getting to know your neighbours is good for community spirit
Gifting of Surville anchor 'huge honour' for Te Ahu
Anchor lost in storm in 1769 by French explorer believed to be NZ's oldest European relic
Attack on mum and baby concerning
A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.
Big year for a tall ship reliant on public support
The R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust has had a big year
Mum, children feared trapped in Far North house fire
The fire spread through the house within minutes.
School bus tragedy: Parents call for bus warning lights
Ten years ago Coroner called for flashing lights on school buses - but nothing happened.
Child dies in hospital after being hit by truck
The child was critically injured on Friday afternoon.
Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe
'Honoured' Carter vows it's his last term
Initial results show John Carter on 5018 votes with former deputy Tania McInnes on 3223.
Local Elections: Carter returned for third term as Far North mayor
Current deputy Tania McInnes finished second and outspoken councillor Dave Hookway third.
Theft from charity earns prison sentence
Judge rejects claims offending was motivated by tikanga Māori and caring for others.
Iwi bans Cook's Endeavour replica ship from docking
The Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it was not consulted about Mangonui being included.
Ka-pow! Thump! Bam! Kerikeri learns stage combat from a Hollywood stunt double
Dayna Grant gives Kerikeri's future stars a lesson in stunt fighting.
Thefts hurting Northland oyster farmers
Thieves putting health at risk by stealing while farms closed due to contamination.
New kennels for Kaitaia, Ngāwhā pound plan on ice
New options to be discussed at October 3 meeting, last one before the local elections.
Head-on crash claims life at Moerewa
A 69-year-old Doubtless Bay man has died after a head-on crash near Moerewa.
$1.28m Russell wharf upgrade completed
The PGF contributed almost $6m to wharf upgrades in Russell, Paihia and Opua.
Zero-waste campaigner honoured in US
Jared Hiakita, of North Hokianga, to receive a Humanitarian Award from Muhammad Ali Center
Latest Waitangi dumping cleaned up within days
Employer takes responsibility, cleans up mess at dumping hot spot.
Campaigner wins first round against controversial spray
EPA to re-assess use of Hi-Cane spray, a move which could lead to a ban.
Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the places to invest in rental properties
Latest figures show Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the best places to invest in rental properties
Far North District Council defends dog pound secrecy
Original plans for new pounds at Ngāwhā and Kaitaia shelved after budget blowout.
Gran uses newfound first aid skills to save grandson's life with CPR
Northland grandma Macilla Manuel was determined not to lose another mokopuna.
Family reeling after 50 beehives destroyed in deliberate attack
Attack on whānau business 'despicable' - but family most upset for the bees.
Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.
Schoolgirl rugby players put skills on show
Action aplenty in school girl rugby as Kaitaia square off against Whangārei Girls' .
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.
History made as iwi buys Kaitaia market gardens
History made as 'European whānau and Māori iwi' sign deal for 212ha horticulture business.
Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.