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Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think

Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.

Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings

Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher

Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support

The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.

Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau

Emergency services were called to a crash on Wehirua Rd around 8.30am.

Spectators unhurt after race car crashes into safety barriers during Northland event

The only injury is to a woman who grazed an elbow after falling backwards from the impact.

Far North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in Kaitāia

Homes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.

NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools

Think NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels

A holiday with your teenager can be fun. No, seriously!

I had to convince an adolescent that a hike would be fun. Eventually I wore him down.

Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt

'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'

Drought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continues

Dry weather triggers Government support for farmers.

Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector

Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.

Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke

"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."

Be good, be kind and don’t stress: Far North woman Dolly Urlich's secret to 100 years

Long-time Far North resident Dolly Urlich celebrates 100th birthday.

Kaitāia Lions' 60 years of helping the community worth celebrating

Six decades of community work marked by Kaitāia Lions

Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power

The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.

Far North facing 30pc rates increase over three years with 16.5pc rise first up

16.5 per cent rates first of three for Far North District Council

Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland

High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.

Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive

We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.