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![Kororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls
'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'
![Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
![News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
!['It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled Brynderwyns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.
![Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
![New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
![Kāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under review
State housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.
!['Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway
The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.
![Rescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocks
Emergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.
![Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
!['Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
!['Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community work
Maintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.
![Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
![Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
![Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
![Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
![It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
![Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident
![Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.
![It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum
Northland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.
![Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.