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News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop

News snippets from the Far North.

Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting

Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria

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

Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.

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

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

'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'

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

It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.

Life as a mixed-race New Zealander explored in Kaitāia man Mike Bentley's poetry

The new book focuses on life as a Palagi-Samoan Kiwi.

Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan

News snippets from around the Far North.

Mangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairs

An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.

Far North Cook Islanders mark language week in Kaitāia

Homeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.

Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods

The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.

Hard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands views

The Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.

Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei

Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.

Can you still bag a bargain at op shops?

Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.

'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven

Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine