New ZealandTop Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John WardKaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major awardFar North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programmeTe Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back homeWhen it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons27 Oct 03:00 AM
CrimeMan unable to escape ex's violent rampage as he was on EM bail and couldn't leave the houseJudge queries how victim ended up being bailed to her home in the first place.25 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuFar North iwi Ngāti Kuri's indigenous knowledge on kuaka/godwit heard at world-first Chinese forumNgāti Kuri at groundbreaking indigenous godwit - kuaka - conference in China23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia Hospital performing life-changing cataract surgeryCataract surgery now carried out at Kaitāia Hospital23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Great isites, Mooney talk, college prizegivings and speedway backNews snippets from the Far North.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destructionNorthland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.22 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri's Edmonds Ruins planted with historic fruit trees ahead of open dayOrchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.21 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandTe Hiku Education Trust honours Kaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David HarrisonKaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David Harrison honoured21 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCampgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked outDoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North: North chess champs, missing child found and Boogie Circus comingNews snippets from the Far North.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and supportPoliceman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwiThere's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.19 Oct 11:00 PM
KahuFar North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing TitlesThe comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDriver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North, the drama on 90 Mile Beach meth bust, up for 7 NZ Television AwardsDrama series on massive Ninety Mile drug up for seven NZ TV awards16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlander shocked police failed to attend attempted dog theft and assaultKaikohe man called 111 after someone tried to steal his Rottweilers and punch him.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHighest ever ranking for Kaitāia boxing world champion Mea MotuNumber two world ranking for Far North boxing world champion Mea Motu16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCare of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rightsThe type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig celebration for Awanui Day in Far North townFar North town celebrates big time at annual Awanui Day.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - fireworks, rock and reggae and garden safari upcomingNews snippets from the Far North.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Pink Ribbon donations wanted, new resort manager and rugby league development roleNews snippets from the Far North.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recoveryACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to rideBusy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity pride: Working bee to clean up town for summer visitorsKaitāia in line for big spring clean to welcome reopening of SH1 over Mangamukas.13 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgeryLess than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.08 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuFrom Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far NorthKaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCash boost for Christmas parade, art eventsBay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.06 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty sore and knackered': Mike King describes first day of tour on Northland roads'For 60% of young people, their number one concern is the climate'.03 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandProposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy groupCompanion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia’s community voices and music students combine for fundraiserFundraiser at Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Centre brings out top local singers and musicians.01 Oct 01:00 AM
