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'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in car
Tairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.
News briefs from the Far North - conserve water call, snorkel course, and reserve closed
News snippets from the Far North.
Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions
Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.
Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Northland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Homecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tour
NZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular rocks Far North holiday spot
Far North's unique Tractor Spectacular motors into bay
Umbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland Games
The event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Markets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?
If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.
'Every day is a beautiful day': Mum on journey with miracle babies
Northland mum celebrates her 'miracle babies' after overcoming premature birth challenges.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens after $204m repair, restoring key route
Far North residents celebrate as Mangamuka Gorge reopens, ending costly detours.
Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach
Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there
'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailed
Judge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'
Air NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concerns
Air NZ cuts flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei, raising concerns over Northland's economy.
Northland's greatest rugby players immortalised
The Northland Rugby Union is auctioning 30 framed jerseys to celebrate 100 years of rugby.
Soulful family band The Petersens set for Whangārei, Kerikeri shows
The Petersens will be performing in Kerikeri and Whangārei next year
Grief affects half of Kiwis, study reveals
‘Grief needs to be recognised’, says Katrina King; many rely on untrained friends.
Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.
Farmstrong launches toolkit to support farmers post-Cyclone Gabrielle
Getting Through toolkit to support farmers recovering from the cyclone.
Kaitāia’s Garden Safari delights visitors, boosts RDA funding
Kaitāia Garden Safari raises nearly $11,000 for Riding for the Disabled.