'Without comparison': One of NZ's worst child sex abusers goes for parole
The damage done to his young victims was “incalculable”.
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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.
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
Northland’s two women world boxing champs to put titles on the line on Saturday
Both women are facing tough opponents.
2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL
THE 2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL WAS HELD AT KAITAIA'S A&P SHOWGROUNDS AT THE WEEKEND.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
Signficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at Waitangi
The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.
DoC's Northland campsites could sell out for summer
Book now or miss out on DoC's Far North campsites.
Hard-up Far North hospices get help from Farmers Kaitāia Christmas appeal
Far North hospices will benefit from Farmers Kaitāia Christmas Tree of Remembrance Appeal.
Forest mega-mast a mixed blessing for Far North native fauna
Looming multi-mast in Northland’s forests could be good news for natives.
News briefs from the Far North - entangled whale, Bantams take flight and SH10 detour
News snippets from the Far North
End of one era, start of another as Kaitāia mosaic wall removed
Much-loved Kaitāia mosaic wall being removed to make way for town square.
Dozens of Far North storm slips repaired, but some will take three years
Far North roads are still impacted by 175 slips from severe weather events.
Far North mayor's vow to improve dog control welcomed
Far North activists are keen to keep the council honest on dog control improvements.
News briefs from the Far North: Let's light up Kaitāia, moko mataora project, and land occupation ends
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North Mayor promises to improve dog control in the district after protest
A protest against the council's dog control system brought a vow from the mayor.
News briefs from the Far North - Saucy show, tourism website launch and road renamed
News snippets from the Far North
Don't light fires on Far North islands in public conservation as dry summer looms
People lighting fires on Far North's conservation islands could be jailed or fined.
Fruit production programme to aid Far North growers
A new programme helps people focus on skills for their particular region and business.
Vital training for Far North young surf lifesavers as busy summer looms
Surf lifesaving camp gives Far North youth vital training.
Lifting of blood donor ban is good news for many
Northland Age Editor Mike Dinsdale is delighted about some 'bloody good news'.
Protest outside FNDC's Kaikohe office over dog control 'inaction'
A lack of faith in dog control in the Far North sparks a protest at the council.
Hugely successful Peria School 150th celebrations delight community
150 years of education at Peria School celebrated
News briefs from the Far North - Report what you see at sea, funding for evens available and cracker concert planned
News snippets from the Far North.
Shellfish off menu in Far Far North due to toxin which can cause serious illness
Toxins in shellfish in Far North spark health warning
Awanui on a high after clinching Tiny Town award
Awanui abuzz after being named Most Beautiful Tiny Town in the country.
Turnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny Town
Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.
From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.
Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.
Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest
Is it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!
Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan
Eco-friendly Kaitāia cafe wins top environmental award
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery's green initiatives recognised.