Northland waka ama paddlers strong at long-distance championships
The Nationals were a qualifying event for the Long Distance Worlds, to be held in Samoa.
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Questions remain over lease renewal for Kaitāia Airport
Debate over who the rightful owner of the land is has brought the process to a standstill.
Elated Lotto winner to buy home for whānau
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he plays Lotto 'now and then'.
Hihi woman lucky to be alive following crash at roadworks site near Mangōnui
The 73-year-old said she couldn't recall signs warning about the roadworks near Mangōnui.
“Start of the future” at Far North fitness hub
A long-awaited upgrade is within sight for Far North swimmers.
Kaitāia locals take up fight to save community mural
Artist Jen Gay says the mosaic mural has cultural significance for Kaitāia.
Stranding of rare dolphins 'unprecedented' event
Rare dolphins usually found in more temperate waters.
Two Northland teens missing for nearly two weeks may be together, say police
Police are appealing to the public for any information on the teens and their whereabouts.
Latest pou at Awanui stands for the environment
New pou at Awanui latest achievement of the Te Hiku o Te Ika Revitalisation project.
Official swearing-in of Environment Court judge Sheena Tepania at Far North marae on Saturday
Newly appointed Environment Court judge Sheena Tepania sworn in at Waihapa Marae
Get on yer bike — the Big Bike Film Night is rolling in to town
'A feast of short films devised and designed for the two-wheel devotee'.
Local artist launches campaign to save near 30-year-old Kaitāia mosaic mural
Jen Gay says many people are attached to the mosaic mural on Kaitāia's Commerce St.
School jazz band wins coveted trophy
The Jazz Waka Group returned from the nationals with two major wins.
'It is in their whakapapa, we need to re-ignite that within rangatahi Māori as our tūpuna were originators in that space.'
Science Wānanga first of its kind for rangatahi Māori in Te Hiku.
Online bullying: Incidents among young people 'rampant', says expert
Online bullying and other unhealthy behaviors allegedly rampant in the region.
'Remarkable': Extensive damage to new rental thousands to repair
Tenant who trashed new rental home also took batteries out of smoke alarms.
Ahipara rallies for battler Frankie
A look at the community effort to support one whānau through a parent's worst nightmare.
All-star mental health fundraiser kicks off in Te Tai Tokerau
North Island charity triathlon to continue despite Cyclone Gabrielle delay.
Fatal hit-and-run victim was highly respected kaumātua
Billy Pomare has been named as the victim of a hit-and-run in Kaitāia.
Solar power: One Kaitāia family's markedly different experience of Cyclone Gabrielle
Growth in residential solar continues as power outages spur more to consider alternatives.
Free school holiday fun with kaupapa of education equity for Māori
Te Hurihanganui o Te Hiku invites community to join it to celebrate Learning 4 LYFE.
Average temps for Easter in North before predicted cooler temps for winter
A warm Easter is likely, ahead of what experts say could be one of our coldest winters.
The 2023 Kaitaia College rugby league team is the first in years to make it to the grand final
The close grand final has inspired the boys to take on next year's tournament.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
Fundraiser to help pay for new and adjustable cat cages at Kaitaia SPCA
Local Māori artist donates korowai to help raise funds for Kaitaia SPCA
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Pollution in Northland freshwater 'a lot of work’ to address
A World Water Day look at Northlanders' freshwater pollution concerns and the work ahead.
Kaitaia teens to represent Northland in high jump as part of North Island athletics comp
The Abundant Life School students are only two of three Northland athletes at the comp
Northland marching team take on ‘super city’
Northland Tuis Leisure Marching Team attend a 30-year marching celebration in Wellington.
Enviroschools ‘Encounter’ events for Seaweek to be held at Taipa
Up to 300 kids to attend one of a series of fun-filled Seaweek-themed events.
Secondary and area school teachers say more needs to be done to keep teachers, support students
Secondary and area school teachers around the country hold a national strike.
Foodies bring gold, silver and bronze medals home to Northland
Outstanding news for Northland-made sea salt, sparkling water and Christmas cake.