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News snippets from the Far North.
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Innovative product earns construction company 30k development grant
Northland's Rockstead Construction wins $30k development grant for eco building product.
Police urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekend
Two Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.
Northland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/evening
Thunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon
Two deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday period
Two people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.
Diver missing in Bay of Islands found dead
The diver was reported missing at Wahihi Bay at 6.40pm on Thursday.
Toxic shellfish warning for Northland's west coast - don't eat them
Very high levels of toxin-producing phytoplankton have been found in seawater tests.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
Sweetwaters' sour taste in Kaitāia - no water yet from $15M-plus project
Kaitāia's Sweetwater aquifer 'permanent' water supply not yet working.
News briefs from the far North - rubbish bin for Russell, PlunketLine nurses on call and free bus service
News snippets from the Far North.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets new speed limits as part of safety plan
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach gets summer safety plan and new speed limits
Warm Christmas for far North, but rain could dampen the big day
MetService says Far North will be warm at Christmas, but rain's a possibility
Far Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hits
No open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.
News in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closed
News snippets from the Far North.
Caregiving qualifications for nine at Kaitāia's Switzer Residential Care home
Kaitāia’s Switzer Residential Care staff gain new skills in 2023.
Peria School celebrates success at prizegiving
The event was also a chance to farewell students.
New Kaeo River bridge opening still some months away
Kāeo's $40m bridge won't be open until February.
Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards
Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.
Teams from Far North schools first to third at Aquabots final, win spots at international comp in USA
Far North schools' triple success at Aquabots underwater robot battle
Taipa kids learn about traditional Māori fish traps
Far North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.
News briefs from the Far North - Shop opens after crash and police want to catch bashers
News snippets from the Far North.
$9000 raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s Garden Safari
Vital funds raised from Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled’s recent Garden Safari
Kaikohe mental health unit gets sensory room to aid recovery
Kaikohe sensory room helping mental health patients and families
Kaitāia’s Christmas decoration may yet be put up after safety concerns and confusion
Safety worries behind Kaitāia's lack of Christmas decorations.
Landmark hearing sought by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title
High Court move made by Far North iwi and hapū for customary marine title.
Historic Ngāpuhi Waitangi Tribunal report into injustices delivered to the iwi at Waitangi
Ngāpuhi's Waitangi Tribunal report will aid iwi's stalled Treaty claims.
Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event
News briefs from the Far North - Hot cars major danger, Waitangi report for Ngāpuhi and touch tournament
News snippets from the Far North
Work progressing on Kaitāia’s new town square
Parts of Kaitāia’s new town square should be open to be public by Christmas.
Ngāpuhi's new rūnanga chair warns Government attacks won't help tribe settle treaty claims
Ngāpuhi rūnanga chair Mane Tahere not happy at plans to remove treaty principles
Far North's world boxing champ Mea Motu wants to inspire next generation
Kāitaia's Mea Motu retains boxing world title and looks to next challenge
Movie plan for Kāitaia author's new book
Ireland was born in New Zealand and raised in the Far North,
Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education