Kaitaia's lockdown 'a big joke'
Doctor Lance O'Sullivan called lockdown "a big joke" as cars drove by in Kaitaia.
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Iwi looking out for whānau during lockdown
Northland iwi are ensuring whānau are supported during lockdown.
One Northland Covid-19 case recovers
Northland's tally remained at nine as 58 more cases were announced yesterday.
Snapper Bonanza going ahead
Sell-out fishing competition on Te Oneroa-A-Tohe/Ninety Mile Beach all set to proceed.
PM announces more drought relief measures
Another $3 million in relief measures pledged for drought-hit Northland.
Extra $10m for North Island drought relief
PM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.
Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes
Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.
Residents brace for second evacuation as fire rages in Far North
"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."
Homes evacuated as car crash sparks massive fire
Five homes evacuated; four helicopters still at work this morning to control 80ha fire.
Once Were Warriors actor's hospital ban after biscuit dispute
Actor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.
Telling ancient stories with a modern twist
Students redefining the art of ancient story-telling
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.
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.
Kaitaia College Dux a long-time achiever
The Dux trophy was awarded to Jos Spaans, with Samantha Steed Proxime Accessit.
'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.
Body found in creek in Kaitaia
Police were called around 1pm today to a report of a body in a creek.
Head-on crash claims life at Moerewa
A 69-year-old Doubtless Bay man has died after a head-on crash near Moerewa.
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.
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.