1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions
Exclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national first
Far North state of the nation event for district's leaders.
Far North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installed
The programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.
News in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programme
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Campervan
North folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.
300 runners in Far North Zone Cross Country finals
Far North cross country champs can compete in regional finals
Pickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn find
Barn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.
News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival
News snippets from the Far North.
Cyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report says
More than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.
Kaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole Board
Kaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.
Councillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicide
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.
Boxing: Northland world champ Lani Daniels beats self-doubt to prepare for title defence
Northland world champion Lani Daniels contemplated giving boxing away
Te Hiku Media CEO Peter-Lucas Jones on Time Magazine list with Mark Zukerberg and other tech leaders
Te Hiku Media’s AI work was outperforming the world’s leading tech companies.
Northland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the region
Overall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised
News snippets from the Far North
Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Far North
Fenz said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto winner, firearm discharged, Māori ward meeting
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia couple's secret to 70 years of married bliss
Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.
Far North wāhine fulfil need for connection through fitness
A look at the new fitness offering uplifting people to connect and thrive.
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support
The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.