Far North news
![Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement
More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.
![Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed
100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.
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![Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=800)
Opinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to Māori
Opinion: Hui on massive no-fish zone northeast of New Zealand faces a few hooks.
![Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Inaugural leadership award nomination for Top Energy CEO Russell Shaw
'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'
![Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northlanders Jane Molloy-Wolt, Jay Allen and Melanie Badenhorst finalists in prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award
![Ahipara pensioner flats' wild cat problems continue for occupants](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ahipara pensioner flats' wild cat problems continue for occupants
Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.
![Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mangamukas still on track to open before Christmas
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
![Country's top GP award for Hokianga doctor Mark Lankshear](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Country's top GP award for Hokianga doctor Mark Lankshear
Hokiang Health's Mark Lankshear earns country's top GP award
![Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuilds
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.
Car news & advice
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![Supercars of the Decades, 1960s: Lamborghini Miura](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Supercars of the Decades, 1960s: Lamborghini Miura
If any supercar truly sums up the 1960s, it is the Lamborghini Miura.
![BMW NZ adds X5 xDrive30d to Sport Collection lineup](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
BMW NZ adds X5 xDrive30d to Sport Collection lineup
New edition adds bigger wheels, extra kit and more style.
![One-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS pays tribute to Swiss racer Jo Siffert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
One-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS pays tribute to Swiss racer Jo Siffert
Porsche has unveiled a one-off tribute to one of its legendary racing drivers.
OneRoof property news
![Don't get sucked in by 5.99% rates - fixing for longer 'foolish', warn experts](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Don't get sucked in by 5.99% rates - fixing for longer 'foolish', warn experts
Brokers advise borrowers to hold out for cheaper rates.
![Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.
![Miner's surprising igloo home in NZ's cheapest town has $390,000 price tag](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Miner's surprising igloo home in NZ's cheapest town has $390,000 price tag
Jack Ewen's unusual-looking property is built to keep heat in and costs down.
More News
![News briefs from the Far North - Demo reno, top Far Northerners wanted and car hits house](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North - Demo reno, top Far Northerners wanted and car hits house
News snippets from the Far North.
![Northland staff training for Heritage NZ emergency](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Northland staff training for Heritage NZ emergency
Training success for Northland Heritage NZ staff.
![Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ninety Mile mussel spat on mission to save Hauraki Gulf marine environment
Ninety Mile Beach mussels helping to save Hauraki Gulf marine system.
![From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
![Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
![Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Paris Olympics 2024: Games already over for two of four Northlanders taking part
Four Northland athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
![News briefs from the Far North: Power pole near-miss; art comp for youth; and 15 artists on display](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North: Power pole near-miss; art comp for youth; and 15 artists on display
News snippets from the Far North.
![Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Olympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers dies
Tributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.
![Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
![Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Visionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's future
The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.
![News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.
![Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
Rural news
![‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'
![NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
![The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
![Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
![Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
![NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams
Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.