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
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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.
Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried
Suspicious fires have Far North firefighters worried.
Firearms handed over to police in Kaitaia buyback
More than 80 guns surrendered in Kaitaia, making 690 so far in Northland.
Far Northerners urged to enrol ahead of local election
Mayoral candidate Jay Hepi and Destiny Church's Coalition NZ claim 1700 new voters so far
'Happy Meal' healthcare: Plan for 200 drive through medical clinics
"Our ability to deliver health care will be as swift as getting a Happy Meal."
No climate emergency for the Far North
The FNDC resists a plea to declare a climate emergency.
Northland forestry grads ready for work
The first batch of Ngati Hine Forestry Trust trainees move into full-time work.
Far North District Council's sealing offer 'crazy'
Bell Rd (Kaitaia) residents might have no choice but to pay their share of sealing costs.
Kaitaia has a home for old laptops
Kaitaia's Eco Centre is offering a home for old laptops.
Anger at elderly prisoner's hospital treatment
Is there any need to put an elderly patient in chains?
Bad recycling habits are costing us dearly
Kaitaia used to lead in recycling and waste recovery, but we're currently lagging behind
Editorial: GPs the key to rest home care
Kaitaia's elderly who do not have GPs must look for rest home care elsewhere.
No GP, no rest home bed for elderly Kaitaia woman
Elderly Kaitaia residents without a GP must look elsewhere for rest home care.
Kaitaia's water supply running out
The Awanui River, which provides Kaitaia's water supply, is drying up.
Kaitaia's GPs are no longer accepting new patients
Kaitaia's GPs are so stretched that they can no longer accept new patients.
Bay Of Islands' Upsurge Festival a huge success
In the final act of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival, Nadia Reid was superb.
Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.
Māori Battalion veteran dies aged 91
Selwyn Clarke, last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion's A Company, will be buried on Friday