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News snippets from the Far North.

Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling

Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.

Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business

Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.

Notorious drug bust features in new TV series with star cast

Robyn Malcolm and Tem Morrison star in Far North drug bust drama

Emergency surgery saves dog after swallowing plastic bag

Onyx the Whangārei dog needed emergency surgery to remove plastic bag he swallowed

The new hauora Māori clinic is open to all Te Hiku residents currently without a GP

People from around the country turn up to celebrate opening of Kāitāia's Te Whare Oranga

North’s two world boxing champs want world title double-header in Whangārei

Whangārei could host Lani Daniels and Mea Motu in a world boxing title double-header.

Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season

Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.

Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students

Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.

Paihia’s Pipi Patch bar closed after it was refused an on-licence

The owner said he would not appeal the decision.

Northland's world boxing champs to put their titles on the line

Northland boxers Mea Motu and Lani Daniels will defend their world titles next month.

Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team

Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.

Kiwi tourist stabbed in Vancouver: 'Did this actually just happen to me?’

A New Zealand holidaymaker speaks after a terrifying, unprovoked street attack.

Matariki: The what, why and where to know for this Friday

Your full guide to all things Matariki.

World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson

'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'

$500,000 Lotto win took days to sink in for lucky Mangawhai couple

Northland couple's decision to use another Lotto shop pays off with First Division win.

Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage

Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.

Community-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost health

Once complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.