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Far North Briefs: RDA sessions resume, Fired-Up Barbecue Festival returns
## RDA resumes
Kaikohe housing project gets $4m boost to unlock 100 homes
After years of planning, a Māori-led housing development in Kaikohe is moving into its next phase, with infrastructure now in place to support the delivery of up to 100 new homes.
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club opens new Ōpua waterfront venue
After nearly a decade, the Ōpua Bay of Islands Swordfish Club has officially opened its new clubrooms, giving locals, boaties and visitors a new waterfront space to eat, drink and connect.
'Exceptionally Large' fireball lights up Northland night sky
A large fireball, likely made up of ancient space rock older than Earth itself, tore through the atmosphere over Northland in the early hours, briefly turning the night sky into day.
Haruru Falls Rd sealed to improve access to Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Road access to one of New Zealand's most important cultural sites, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, has been upgraded in time for Waitangi Day events, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.
Far North briefs: State of the Far North, high-speed chase, free Heritage New Zealand site entry
## State of the Far North
Kerikeri redwoods to be removed after Cyclone Tam near-miss risk review
A familiar walking track through Kerikeri's redwood trees is set to close as council begins an eight-week operation to remove the ageing stand, citing safety risks to nearby homes and a retirement village.
On The Up: Northland couple land rare Duke University scholarships worth combined $1.25m
What started as a leap of faith has turned into a shared dream come true for a young Northland couple.
On the Up: Rāwene's Boatshed Cafe reopening: Locals set to get favourite spot back
The familiar smell of coffee and fresh baking will soon return to Rāwene's waterfront, with the Boatshed Cafe set to reopen under new family ownership.
Rural healthcare: Golden Key pilot to entice locum GPs to stay in rural communities
Federated Farmers is backing a novel idea to tackle the rural health workforce shortage.