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Far North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tour

News snippets from the Far North

Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects

Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.

$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects

$300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.

Far North council promises Sweetwater into taps from Tuesday

After several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps

‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costs

Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".

Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill

Police have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.

Botox popularity grows in Northland

Botox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.

‘Totally bizarre’: Kiwi woman puzzled by unexpected cholera diagnosis

Health officials say the non-toxigenic strain poses no public health risk.

Ōkaihau cyclist killed in alleged hit-and-run named

The 19-year-old died on January 28 following what police alleged was a hit-and-run.

‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters

The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.

Waitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issues

Despite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.

Kaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy building

Kaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation

News snippets from the Far North

News briefs from the Far North - edible gardens, highway work and faulty lifejackets

137th Kaitāia A&P Show going ahead this month

Far North country life on display at 137th Kaitāia A&P Show

‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara Harbour

Development is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea

Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics

They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.

Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate

Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved

Missing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court action

A ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.