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Kaitāia Hospital gets new cancer surgery tech in boost for Far North care
Cancer patients in the Far North will soon be able to access more advanced surgery closer to home, after funding was approved for a Gen 2 Sentimag system for Kaitāia Hospital.
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Northland children hard hit as homelessness crisis deepens
Phone calls from Far North mothers desperate for a place to stay — so they don't have to shelter with their children under bridges overnight — aren't uncommon, a local charity says.
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Emma 'Little Miss' Nesbitt one fight away from world title in high-stakes WBA eliminator
Twenty-one-year-old Emma "Little Miss" Nesbitt has made history since her professional boxing debut in 2023, being the smallest New Zealand boxer in history, the youngest boxer from New Zealand to be world-ranked – and she is now on the brink of a world title shot.
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AI-powered fire detection rolled out in Waitangi Endowment Forest
A cutting-edge fire detection system designed to sense fires before smoke is even visible is now operating in the Waitangi Endowment Forest.
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Council orders fresh look at Northland volcanic hazards amid data gaps
Northland's volcanic past is back under the microscope, with the regional council commissioning a fresh review into its little-understood volcanic fields.
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Far North briefs: Northland Rugby board new chair, Matariki for Tamariki
Nicole Anderson has been appointed the new chair for Northland Rugby Union's board, taking over from Nikita Tomlinson. Anderson is already a member of the board and chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. Her wider governance experience includes directorships with organisations such as Te Ohu Kaimoana, Kāinga Ora, Top Energy, NZ Blood & Organ Service and Northland Inc, as well as her role
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Water tanks in Kāeo to end decade-long boil water notice
Water tanks with end-point treatment are set to become the long-term answer to Kāeo's drinking water woes, in a move welcomed by both Far North District Council and the Water Services Authority.
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Far North councillor backs voting rights fix, calls for transparency in agenda setting
Far North District councillor Davina Smolders says she will now focus on agenda setting after the Government moved to bar unelected people from voting on council committees.
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Northland's increase in landslide claims linked to extreme weather and climate change
A surge in landslides across Northland is being driven by more frequent extreme weather, with engineers warning the Far North's slopes are increasingly vulnerable as climate change intensifies heavy rain events.
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Corporal Lyric Peters thrives in Defence Force supply and leadership role
She has tackled specialist trades, been promoted to section commander and was named a junior leader.
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NZ Music Month mentoring helps students shine on stage
Ōpononi Area School students were writing and performing their own music within days, guided by a visiting musician as part of New Zealand Music Month.
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Future of Kaitāia's Juken mill uncertain but optimism grows locally
Long-serving workers at Kaitāia's Juken mill say they still believe the operation can survive under the right ownership.
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Far North dog attacks drive nearly 500 ACC claims as council moves to tighten controls
The Far North ranks among the worst districts in the country for dog-related ACC claims, recording nearly 500 last year.
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On the Up: World Choir Games series on Kaitāia choir scores double win at SeriesFest
Kaitāia Community Voices' story has struck a chord far beyond the Far North; a documentary following their story has won big at one of America's most prestigious television festivals.
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Far North District Council signs off on joining Northland water entity
The Far North District Council has voted to join a new council-controlled organisation overseeing drinking water and wastewater across the region.
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Far North briefs: Cancer charity changes, Ahuwhenua Awards finalists
Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust's kiwifruit venture is one of three finalists for the prestigious Ahuwhenua Awards, which this year focuses on horticulture. Since 1933, the awards have encouraged skill in Māori farming, and now alternate each year between dairy, sheep and beef farming, and horticulture. Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust in Whangaruru won in 2025 for sheep and beef, meaning Te Tai Tokerau will
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Archaeological discoveries force pause to Kaeō flood works
Ancient Māori artefacts and traces of early European settlement uncovered during flood protection works in Kaeō have forced delays to the major infrastructure project.
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Adverse weather forces pause to Kaeō flood works as early artefacts discovered
Māori artefacts and traces of early European settlement have been uncovered during flood protection works in Kaeō, where adverse weather has delayed progress on the major infrastructure project.
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Kaitāia Airport runway reseal finished as multi-million upgrade advances
Kaitāia Airport has reopened after a major runway reseal project was completed.
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Far North Juken mills sale uncertainty spurs Kaitāia community meeting
The future of hundreds of Far North jobs will be the focus of a public community meeting in Kaitāia this weekend as uncertainty continues over whether a buyer can be found for the region's Juken New Zealand mills.
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Kawakawa SH1 speed hump modified after motorists' concerns
A Kawakawa speed hump criticised by motorists and discussed at a recent Regional Transport Committee meeting has been modified after concerns over its design and impact on vehicles.
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Baby Bird short film: Northland teens debut work at Kerikeri cinema
A group of aspiring Northland film-makers will see their work on the big screen after shooting a short film inside a cinema.
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Bay of Islands Swordfish Club lands new CMP Billfish Classic tournament
Just months after the grand opening of its new clubhouse in Ōpua, the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club has secured a major new event expected to bring anglers, visitors and economic benefits to the Far North.
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Far North council says communication improving after RFS revamp
After complaining that reporting issues to council was "not worth it", the Far North District Council says it has made significant changes to how it responds and is urging residents to give the system a chance.
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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Tai Tokerau Party aims for long-term change
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says her new political direction is about enduring change – not just for the next election but for the next 30 years.
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Far North teen golfer Javier Rogers-Pou mentors students on course
A talented Far North golfer is helping introduce other students to the sport, while building his own promising golf career.
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Government funds Kerikeri High School rebuild with 12 new classrooms
After years of having to make do with ageing classrooms, Kerikeri High School is in line for a significant rebuild. Twelve new classrooms and major site upgrades have been confirmed under a multi-billion-dollar government schools investment.
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Kerikeri and Kaitāia water fluoridation project enters construction phase
Construction is now underway on the Far North's water fluoridation programme, with work set to meet the Ministry of Health's July 31 deadline.
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Fuel price rises hitting rural Northland families as costs soar
Fuel price increases are continuing to bite rural and isolated communities, with residents cutting back on travel, combining and carefully planning trips as costs climb.
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Far North briefs: Tree felling for Kaikohe, bargain books in Mangōnui
The Far North District Council has thanked those who applied for the mayoral relief fund Te Tahua Toka Tū Moana - emergency financial support for those impacted by major disasters. The council said there were a "very large number" of applications and it would be in touch once processed. Most applications would receive between $500-$1500. Each will be considered alongside others to ensure fairness,