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Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland
Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy
Fritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eats
The festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.
Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.
Child dies after incident on driveway in Far North
Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.
Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes
The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.
News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights
News snippets from the Far North.
Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned
Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser
Hokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a week
Generous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.
Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.
Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse
A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.
Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.
North Hokianga A&P Show in pics
Plenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season
A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.
Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home
As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.
Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade
Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and Kaitāia
Two Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.
Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school
News in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa funds
News snippets from the Far North.
Waipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fire
Twenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.