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Quiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take hold

Surf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.

Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ

The national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.

Subdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concerns

Houses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.

'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs

Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.

Aucklanders with Northland homes can vote in local elections

Only one non-resident vote is allowed per property.

'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety

Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.

Person critically injured in SH1 crash with truck

Emergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.

Far North news briefs - Iwi collective co-chair, new Metalfest act and waka ama nats

News snippets from the Far North

New social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity

The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space.

Far North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the district

Plenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.

'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation

The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.

Watch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to Whangārei

The Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route.

Kaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare final

Fundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win

Northland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruits

Nine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North

25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled

Riding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.

'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins

Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.

'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalism

Kamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year.

'Long-suffering' patients: Whangārei doctor on healthcare system strain

Doctor shortages and delays were major issues discussed in Whangārei.