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![Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
![Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
![Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised
News snippets from the Far North
![$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
![Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
![News briefs from the Far North - Lotto winner, firearm discharged, Māori ward meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto winner, firearm discharged, Māori ward meeting
News snippets from the Far North.
![Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options
Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.
![Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
![Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
![News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.
![Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
![Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
![Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
![Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
![Suspected boat burglar swims away from police in slow-motion chase](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Suspected boat burglar swims away from police in slow-motion chase
Officers, including a police dog, followed the man in an inflatable boat.
![Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
![Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.
![Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
![News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
News snippets form the Far North.
![‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned away
Employed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.
![Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.