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'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support
The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
'It takes a village': Far North’s biggest community housing development to open
Te Kohekohe will provide 60 homes in an area where accommodation is in short supply.
Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen
'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'
Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Huge community response: Far North charity recognised for work after Cyclone Gabrielle
The Bald Angels charity in Kerikeri has been recognised for their cyclone recovery work.
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
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal
One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.
Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.
News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
News snippets form the Far North.
'Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelled
Unforseen circumstances see Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned for 2025.
Police arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff member
A number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted
Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.
'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition
Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.
'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.
Waitangi service station robbery leaves shop assistant injured
The offenders assaulted a shop assistant and fled in a Toyota Aqua.
Northland's walks serve as backdrop for wāhine seeking to connect
A group put together by Whangārei local Becky Keen has gained traction.
Major environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in Northland
Sea spurge has been discovered on Ninety Mile Beach - here's what you can do to help.
Taniwha earn convincing win over Manawatū Turbos
Northland will take on the Magpies in Napier next.
New era beckons for Kellys Bay, Glinks Gully campgrounds
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has taken over management of the two sites.
'The Mount Everest of being in the saddle': Northland adventurer takes extreme riding to the world
Ever wanted to ride a yak, reindeer or camel? A Northland adventurer explains how.
Priceless rings returned to grateful owner after son gifts them to classmates
Bonnie's daughter came home from school with a gold ring on her thumb - whose was it?
Nine Northland restaurants that could be your new [or old] go-tos
The prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide names the top 300 dining spots countrywide.
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished
The review is required under new government legislation.
Little stories of Hikurangi featured in student art
Kāinga - Little Stories of Hikurangi is on show until Sunday.
Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters
An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.