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You know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo sings

The Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.

Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for parole

Man who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole

Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty

The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.

Just in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watch

Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.

Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury

The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.

Sharp increase in number of kiwi killed by dogs in Bay of Islands, data shows

Last month, six birds were killed by wandering dogs near Paihia.

End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished

The boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.

Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election

Do you have questions for the candidates?

Unwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstars

Detector dog trainers reckon Northland's pooches are the best

Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks

Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.

Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years

A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.

Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday

Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.

Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident

Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.

Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea

News snippets from the Far North.

'They've been missing for about 200 years': Giant wētā return to Bay of Islands

Over 300 juvenile wētāpunga were released onto two islands in the Bay of Islands.

Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival

Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.

Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack

Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.

Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns

Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.