Two trainee and apprentice scholarships from Kaitāia Business Association
High standard sees Kaitāia Business Association give out two $1200 scholarships
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Three Far North athletes receive Kauri Club scholarships
Far North athletes get Kauri Club scholarships to help advance their careers
Far North festive events start in style this weekend
Plenty of Far North Christmas parades for all.
News briefs from the Far North - health trust award, alcohol bylaw and make our own Xmas gifts
News snippets from the Far North.
International opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in
'I want to be a role model for the next generation of Indian female fighters.'
Countdown to fight night
Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Wahine Toa II fight night opponents welcomed. Video / Michael Cunningham
Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic
The SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.
'Snitches get stiches': Witness reliability attacked in closing arguments for Rebels duo
After a four-week trial, the jury will deliberate on the fate of the Rebels pair.
'Without comparison': One of NZ's worst child sex abusers goes for parole
The damage done to his young victims was “incalculable”.
Section of State Highway 1 now reopened, motorists can still expect delays
Police are asking motorists to detour through Kamo.
Teens cross the world to take on the bard at Shakespeare's Globe
The chance to perform on the world-famous stage has turned a dream into reality.
David Grindle: The dos and don'ts of the office Christmas party
Avoid certain situations and stay out of trouble this Christmas season.
Tears and tension as councillors voted out at explosive meeting
A group of five councillors dominated the voting as major changes took place.
Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.
HMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishing
The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.
Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k
Despite having money in the business accounts, the man chose not to pay employee taxes.
Whangārei’s Ngāti Hine Health Trust wins design award
The refurbished offices of Ngāti Hine Trust wins a Bronze Pin.
Kaipara council warned of legal action over climate move
Canning climate adaption policy could put lives at risk.
Thousands turn out to celebrate all things Pasifika at the weekend
The Far North Pasifika Festival celebrates its second year.
Show shearing competitions start in the north
Eight A&P show shearing competitions kick off this Saturday.
Brynderwyns four-lane highway plan: Govt commitment welcomed
Northland leaders praise coalition’s commitment to four-lane alternative route.
Northland news in brief: Gas leak at Ōtaika shops; volunteers find pig's head
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland’s two women world boxing champs to put titles on the line on Saturday
Both women are facing tough opponents.
Maitai Bay rāhui lifted for one-day kina cull
Maitai Bay kina cull gathers 1000 kina to help seaweed recover.
News briefs from the Far North - Stolen kauri gum returned, behaviour survey, nurses to meet
News snippets from the Far North.
'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex
Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.
Walking the dog in Kerikeri park can lead to history lesson
History on display at Far North dog park.
Kiwis tell of pavlova love in new Northland book Pav Deconstructed
Northland book gives fascination insight into Kiwis' love affair with pavlova
2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL
THE 2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL WAS HELD AT KAITAIA'S A&P SHOWGROUNDS AT THE WEEKEND.
Sparkie blames stress for mistake that resulted in person getting electric shock
'I'm a better sparkie for having gone through this. I've slowed down.'
Shops evacuated after gas leak alert
Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.
Former minister under fire for delay in Russell/Kororāreka name restoration decision
“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."
'Pressure is going to be great': Far North aged care facilities find solution to growing skills shortage
Far North aged care facilities find solution to recruit staff in a region of high demand.