Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair
NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned
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Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury
Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser
Hokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a week
Generous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.
Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.
‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw
Claire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North
6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.
Why 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic find
The limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.
Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
Waipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.
North Hokianga A&P Show in pics
Plenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
Dog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issue
The report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charity
A woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailed
Bob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.
Search under way for whale freed from Far North oyster lines
A whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.
Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade
Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and Kaitāia
Two Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.
Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
News in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa funds
News snippets from the Far North.
150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school
‘Emotionally draining’: The burial mishap that left a family heartbroken
The family faced turmoil when told the plot was single, not double.
Society Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16m
Plus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.
Waipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fire
Twenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.
Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in
Taumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.
Police name man who died in Far North crash
Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.
$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.
Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival
The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.
News briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuild
News snippets from the Far North
‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far North
Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.