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Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
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Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
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.
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.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
$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.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
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
Suspicious fire at former Wainui Bay School devastates local community and former students
Student of former Wainui Bay School devastated to see the iconic building destroyed.
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Jobs for those keen to be part of Northland electorate's 2023 general election team
Northland electorate has jobs for people wanting to be part of 2023 general election team.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Two dead after truck crash that closed SH10
Motorists urged to avoid the area; diversions are long and on rough roads.
Company found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunes
Sand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.
Far North weed problem highlighted at Mangonui
Volunteer-led projects at Mangonui undermined by weeds on neighbouring council land.
Enchanter rescuers stunned to receive highest national honour for lifesaving efforts
Top S&R honours for Northland Enchanter rescuers
'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
Kaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewarded
Two men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital