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Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits
News snippets from the Far North
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
News briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent final
News snippets from the Far North.
School helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lake
Arbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake
SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.
Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week
Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.
News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour
News snippets from the Far North.
Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day
The Far North town is already leading the pack.
Moerewa speed camera issuing tickets in a Far North first
Moerewa's new-generation speed camera in Northland now nabbing speedsters.
Lights, camera, action: Far North's Got Talent youth gear up for final
12 talented youngsters in Saturday's Far North's Got Talent final.
Far North farmer wants urgent work on slippery highway after three vehicles crash into paddock in a week
In the latest crash, three children are believed to have been in the vehicle,
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
Kerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun Wallace
Top Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace
News in brief from the Far North - Matariki stars, FNDC submissions close and deceased named
News snippets from the Far North
Far North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalised
Delays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.
Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays
Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal
Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.
News briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warm
News snippets from the Far North.
New facilities welcomed by community and leaders
Kaitāia Town Square and Te Hiku Sports Hub open for community enjoyment.
Store owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two years
Eliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.