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Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
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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.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Who snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?
A cut above the rest, country's best butchers battled it out on the chopping block.
World champ's eye-popping revelation ahead of maiden title defence
Kiwi star says she 'blocked out' broken ribs on her way to the world title win.
'We question the competence': Motu's trainer calls for change in referee for world title bout
A top boxing coach has called for a new referee for the weekend's title fight in Auckland.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
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.
71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter
Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
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.
Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom
Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.
$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.
Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught
Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.
Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds
Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.
Racehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in Northland
Keeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.
Exhibition on meteorites and satellites a hit with students in Northland
Maunu Primary School students were thrilled to learn more about earth and the skies.
'I think the future of film is up here now': Stars turnout for Far North TV screening
The TV series, Far North, has already been sold to audiences around the world.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
New Whangarei-Kaipara police area commander Maria Nordstrom welcomed
The new Whangārei-Kaipara area commander settles in.
News briefs from the Far North: Album release, plane issues, art on show, sweet donation
News snippets from the Far North.
Reported assault at Far North property a hoax, police say
Enquiries into an alleged assault this afternoon said to be as hoax by police
'The sun doesn’t shine as bright': Father's heartbreak after infant's avoidable road death
The 3-month-old was not harnessed into her seat and was surrounded by airbags.
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
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
Fragile roading network: Councils allowed to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure
Northland councils to adopt three-year plans to focus on storm-damaged infrastructure.
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.
Groundbreaking all-Māori health clinic takes on GP waitlists
Kaitāia's new clinic will help fill the gap for the thousands without a GP.