Far North news
![$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
![Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
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![Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
![Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
![Homeowner forced to make sign after scammer sends unknowing victims to house](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Homeowner forced to make sign after scammer sends unknowing victims to house
“I felt really sorry for them and some of them were really pissed off and upset.”
![Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Risks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charity
A Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.
![Northland trails offer a starting point for cycle touring trend](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Northland trails offer a starting point for cycle touring trend
A look at Northland's cycle touring offering and its lucrative potential.
![Opinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to Māori](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Opinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to Māori
Opinion: Hui on massive no-fish zone northeast of New Zealand faces a few hooks.
![Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.
![News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
![Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
![News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.
![Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
![Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars
Car news & advice
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![Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date
Move over DBS, the Aston Martin Vanquish is back... with a brand new V12.
![2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values
A conventional compact SUV, but the 2024 MG HS is a solid step up.
![Take a look at the Lamborghini Miura's rarely seen first prototype](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Take a look at the Lamborghini Miura's rarely seen first prototype
Well-worn appearance is a testament to its pivotal role in Lamborghini's history.
OneRoof property news
![Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?
The mortgage is just the start of it.
![‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation
Overgrown deceased estate unrecognisable after 8-week renovation.
![Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise
They abandoned the Christchurch property 14 years ago.
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!['It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support
The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.
![Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
![Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
![Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.
![Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
![News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
News snippets form the Far North.
![Flooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmers](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Flooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmers
Flooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers
!['Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelled](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelled
Unforseen circumstances see Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned for 2025.
![Patient faces 14 hour round trip to doctor as Kaitāia’s GP shortage bites](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Patient faces 14 hour round trip to doctor as Kaitāia’s GP shortage bites
The Far North town's clinics stopped enrolling new patients years ago.
![Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
![News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
![Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
Rural news
![The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
![Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost
World-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.
![Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.