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Surfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocks
The man needed to be resuscitated twice.

Values and virtues: What kids learn on Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation.

Waka Kotahi launch Northland Speed Review consultation phase
Have your say on Waka Kotahi's Northland Speed Review

Muriwhenua delegation linking Te Hiku o te Ika with Te Waipounamu
Te Aupōuri and Whangaroa iwi tour the South Island fisheries sector.

Mangonui leading the way in men's netball in north
Wiremu Britton-Rua paving way for men's netball in Te Hiku

Kids sign on to teach entire school
New Zealand Sign Language Week celebrated across Kaitaia school

French artist to showcase art work for worthy cause
French artist Katell Lécrivain making New Zealand art exhibition debut

Murder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for information
Two charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.

Pak'nSave owner bids farewell to Far North
Former Kaitaia Pak'nSave owner to hand over reins to new proprietor

New online travel tool to entice visitors to Northland
Air New Zealand and Northland Inc launch Trip Starter tool

Kaitaia teen to represent NZ in Australia for polocrosse
Four Northland teens to travel to Australia for polocrosse championship

Road Safety Week highlights 'local heroes' in national campaign
Find out what Road Safety Week activities are happening in the Far North.

'Woefully inadequate' funeral grant means low-income families face hard choices
Funeral directors calls for action on grant that remains unchanged in nearly 20 years

Community urged to share views on Easter Sunday trade
Would you be keen to work on Easter Sunday? If so, FNDC wants to know

Winner of the Adam Portraiture Award, $20K cash, to be announced May 26
Lynnlie Gallagher is in good company as a finalist in the 2022 Adam Portraiture Award.

Come along and 'park your worries at the door'
One of the comedians who'll perform in Kerikeri says regional shows are particularly fun.

Ram raid activity reaches Far North, but youth expert calls for calm
Calls for better intervention in prevention of climbing youth crime.

'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic births
Monique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.

Most mothers navigate 'matrescence' in the dark
As awareness of 'matrescence' grows, expectations of motherhood could become realistic.

Whale of a time at Ahipara's new destination playground
Ahipara's new park hit with locals

Woman devastated by burglary and lack of follow-up from police
Solar batteries, quad bike among the items stolen from the Taipa property

Antenatal education on the decline in Far North says local midwife
A Kaitaia midwife said not enough antenatal education is available to local mothers

'The creativity in Far North taitamariki tops the list'
Mr G's Tūmanako tour comes to Te Hiku.

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 30th April Wrap
There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 28th April Wrap
There were 9047 new community cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, and the Ministry of Health revealed 13 more Covid-related deaths. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig

Far North iwi push back against proposed changes to ETS
Minister Nash says he will listen to all feedback from Far North iwi regarding the ETS.

'The discomfort I will feel doesn't compare to what some of our children go through'
A man will ride a penny-farthing from Kaitaia to Auckland to raise funds for the disabled.