Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
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Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse
'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
News briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minors
News snippets from the Far North
Ahipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS Games
The moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.
1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions
Iwi ‘disgusted’ by Kaipara council scrapping Māori ward
'I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi,' critic says.
Rapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light
The seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.
Police release images, appeal for information about last man to see woman alive
Police are appealing for sightings of a man last seen with Joanna Sione-Lauaki.
At 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his boots
At 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.
Police appeal for car sightings in Ripiro Beach homicide case
Police are appealing for sightings of two vehicles in the Te Kopuru area.
Obituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in Whangārei
Malcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.
Staffing crisis should be addressed before curriculum shift, principals say
Maths and literacy are receiving a big shake-up, but principals say it's too fast.
'We just want to be safe' - Horse riders call for vulnerable road user recognition
Horse riders mount campaign to change driver attitudes.
Exclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national first
Far North state of the nation event for district's leaders.
Far North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installed
The programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.
News in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programme
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Campervan
North folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.
Pest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and Auckland
The red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.
Pickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn find
Barn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.
Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
Woolworths should practise what they preach, striking staff say
Woolworths staff are saying their workload is unmanageable and they're not valued.
Homicide investigation launched after body found in burnt-out car
The body was found inside a burnt-out car on Ripiro Beach on Monday.
Quilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in Whangārei
The biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.
Cyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report says
More than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.