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Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.

Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out
Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.

'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-Cane
Northlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.

Kerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun Wallace
Top Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace

News in brief from the Far North - Matariki stars, FNDC submissions close and deceased named
News snippets from the Far North

50 years of Kerikeri High to be marked at jubilee event
Kerikeri High School turning 50 with big birthday celebration.

Far North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalised
Delays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.

Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays
Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m

Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.

News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.

Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'

Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal
Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.

Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.

Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.

Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up

Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.

News briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warm
News snippets from the Far North.

Store owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two years
Eliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.

Kerikeri teen refuses food to protest New Zealand inaction against war in Gaza
Wren Fisher, 17, is on a liquids-only hunger strike for Palestine.

A salute to our nannies, mums and aunties
Celebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.

News briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion planned
News snippets from the Far North.

Kaitāia celebrating opening of new sports hub and town square
The big day will kick off at 5.30am when the town square officially opens.

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.

Man dies after his vehicle crashed into trees in Far North
The car rolled on a gentle bend and hit trees.

Complex repair job on Mangamuka Gorge nears completion
After years of disruption, Far North's Mangamuka Gorge to reopen before Christmas.

Northland identity dies after lifetime supporting the country’s heritage
'Heather has left a wonderful legacy'.

One of largest protests for years in Whangārei for national protest hīkoi
National protest hīkoi draws thousand across Northland.

News briefs from the Far North - tree planting, protests today, four injured and new radio No1
News snippets from the Far North.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.