Latest from Kaitaia
'No benefit': Dentist challenges fluoride use in water debate
Residents in the Far North are debating water fluoridation in Kerikeri and Kaitāia.
Far North news briefs: NRC rates to increase, build your digital knowledge
News snippets from the Far North.
Environment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near Kerikeri
Neil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land
On The Up: 'Proud of him': Teen's netball journey from umpire to player
Mahuta Haunui-Tipene will represent NZ in an U17 netball tournament in Melbourne.
'A lot of tears': Concerns over changes to post-mortem examinations
Health NZ plans for autopsies to remain in Whangārei, with a two-year contract extension.
Matariki-themed film by Māori director set to premiere in Northland
The film 'Kōkā' is set against the backdrop of Matariki in Northland.
Far North News in brief: Film closes roads in Paihia, SPCA seeking calendar stars
News snippets from the Far North.
'Warmer, drier': Kiwi homes scheme offers big insulation savings
Over 1200 households in Kaitāia may get insulation discounts.
Northland chaplain leads way to help homeless move from tent to cabin
John has been living in a tent for nearly three months with his two dogs.
'An honour': Far North cafe's triple victory at national awards
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery won the Supreme Award at the Lion Hospitality Awards.
Public input sought on Far North's long-term waste strategy
Have your say in the Far North District Council's waste vision.
News in brief: Donate blood this Blood Donor Week, Tui clean-up
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland wetland case highlights RMA challenges amid reforms
The Environment Court approved an agreement for wetland remediation.
'A lot of rain' - Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Northland
MetService said peak rates of between 25-40mm per hour were possible.
News in brief: Stop kauri dieback, NIWA reports record rainfall
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland Māori health trust taking urgent action on 'diabetes crisis'
About 64% of patients enrolled with Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa have diabetes.
Kerikeri's push to be Far North's first bilingual town gains momentum
The move to revitalise te reo Māori includes kapa haka, signage and in future, public art.
Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Opinion: Building community connections in sport and recreation
Strong teamwork, collaboration and sustained focus help achieve the greatest impact.
Kawakawa’s ambulance base part of national $4.5m push to upgrade stations
Hato Hone's nationwide appeal aims to raise $4.5 million for 13 station upgrades.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach work criticised for lack of mandate
Ngā Puāwaitanga o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe seeks to restore the health and wellbeing of the beach.
'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship
The fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.
Worksafe investigating after person suffers critical injuries in workplace incident
A person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.