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The 2023 Kaitaia College rugby league team is the first in years to make it to the grand final
The close grand final has inspired the boys to take on next year's tournament.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Kaitaia teens to represent Northland in high jump as part of North Island athletics comp
The Abundant Life School students are only two of three Northland athletes at the comp
'One of the best experiences of my schooling life': Kaitāia student on dancing at Polyfest
Dance lovers can soon watch a Kaitāia College first, as senior class takes Polyfest stage.
Kaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest home
GP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.
News snippets from the Far North - climate strike, cyclone support and blood donors wanted
News briefs from the Far North.
Doubtless Bay residents told to stop dumping rubbish
'We all need to take responsibility for what’s going on here.'
Inaugural Far North music festival to be held at Lake Ngātu on Friday
The new Lakeside Vibes music festival will feature a range of local bands and musicians.
Don't sweat plastic waste and chemicals; go for more shade and homemade
If false SPF claims, wasteful plastic packaging and chemicals concern you, read on.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight champion
Northland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.
Kaitāia turns out in force for Black Ferns hero's homecoming
Large crowd turns out for newly crowned Women's Rugby World Cup champion Krystal Murray
Opinion: SEA CHANGE's Jane Banfield has a wero for new mayor
Jane Banfield hopes the new mayor will provide genuine partnership opportunities.
'Peace' carving vandalism condemned by Far North leaders
Vandalism at Kaitāia cultural gateway is now under police investigation.
Water wait: Kaitāia water project pushed out to November
Kaitāia residents hoping to drink water from the Sweetwater supply will have to wait.
Hands-on science camp thrills Te Hiku tamariki
Geo Noho camp inspires with its blend of Western science, mātauranga Māori and more
Where to go for urgent care when Rawene after-hours clinic shuts
Hokianga residents asked to have plan in place in case they need after-hours care.
Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
Would a new highway around the Mangamukas fix the problem? Or a tunnel underneath?
Flood plan saves Kaitāia and Awanui but rural locals hit hardest
Kaitāia and Awanui 'saved' by flood scheme, says Northland Regional Council.
Worst-case scenario for the closed Mangamuka Gorge
Expect long delays for repair work to Mangamuka Gorge says Waka Kotahi.
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem
Changes to the Claud Switzer Trust Board
Two Kaitaia stalwarts to retire from the Far North's only rest home.
Longest-surviving line dance club north of Auckland bids farewell
A bittersweet look at the Far North Foot Fiddlers' nearly-three-decade-long journey.
Fall armyworm spotted in Northland
A notifiable pest with an appetite for maize and corn has popped up in Northland.
Kaitāia and Kerikeri water supplies ordered to fluoridate by June 2024
Kaitaia and Kerikeri receive fluoridation orders from Ministry of Health
Sustainability stands out at second annual Artisan Affair in Kaitaia
Second-year strong: Artisan Affair organiser reckons half of Kaitaia turned out for event.
'I felt we could all do with a story of hope' A look at Whetū Mārama - Bright Star
The epic story of Sir Hek's uniting of Polynesians, and reclamation of a lost identity.
Te Hiku Pātaka aims to feed whanau while preserving choice, dignity
Iwi/Foodstuffs 'social supermarket' formally opened on Kaitaia's Commerce St yesterday.
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust CEO receives top honour for service to Māori
Top honour goes to Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust boss
Housing development dominates town meeting about future of Kaitaia township
Kaitaia business and residents have their say on the Pak'nSave housing development.
Kaitāia teen making waves in international Waka Ama scene
Kaitāia's Chelsea Reti shares what waka ama means to her ahead of the global stage.
Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.