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'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.

SH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip cleared
Contractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.

Kaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to many
New social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.

Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery
Police say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle.

Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.

News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North

Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.

Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.

Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it

Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk

Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants

Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.

'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs
Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.

Far North news briefs - Iwi collective co-chair, new Metalfest act and waka ama nats
News snippets from the Far North

New social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity
The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space.

Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.

The long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far North
More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.

Kaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare final
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win

Northland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruits
Nine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North

25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Riding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.