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Kaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to many
New social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.

Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery
Police say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle.

Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.

News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North

Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.

Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.

Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it

Far North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three days
Three storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.

Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk

Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.

'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.

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.

The long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far North
More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.

Far North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the district
Plenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.

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.

Groundbreaking Te Hiku programme puts 13 new teachers into Far North
Far North man Takawai McMath swaps building for teaching on Te Hiku programme

Plenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshop
Five-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.