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Far North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the district

Plenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.

'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation

The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.

Kaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare final

Fundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win

Northland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruits

Nine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North

25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled

Riding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.

'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins

Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.

'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalism

Kamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year.

'Long-suffering' patients: Whangārei doctor on healthcare system strain

Doctor shortages and delays were major issues discussed in Whangārei.

News briefs from the Far North: Bay sports hub to open and Pink Breakfast hosted

News snippets from the Far North.

Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed

A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.

On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni

Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising

The Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ

A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

'Man with a giant heart': Speedway hero and beloved dad killed in 'freak' workplace accident

He played a key role in saving lives during many serious accidents.

One dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closed

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments

The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.

Dazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei Station

Sea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.

Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin

Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.