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News briefs from Northland - equestrian win, bush rescue and Wild Kiwi multisport event back
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure
“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"
Jonny Wilkinson: Like our Irish cousins, we too rise again with resilience and strength
OPINION: In Irish culture, community and solidarity are hugely prized.
Northlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationally
Retail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.
'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite
There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.
'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in boot
The victim didn't know whether he would live or die.
News in brief: See what lurks under the water at night; Wiggles heading to NZ
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prize
Kaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Whangārei Heads hosting Wild Kiwi multisport race
The event is set to attract more than 700 competitors to Whangārei Heads this Saturday.
Northland councillor hits out at 2.9% rates rise option
Concerns low rates rise option will see the council’s work go backward.
'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'
He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.
Petition calling for halt to Kāinga Ora homes on its way to Parliament
The two and three-storey Kāinga Ora apartments are not family friendly, residents say.
Fall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brain
Little Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.
'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'
Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.
Concrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbour
The water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.
Re-elected NorthChamber president rebuts murmurings of old boys' club
Tim Robinson says his support is due to his strong track record as a leader.
Pensioners risk having to sell homes due to rates hike - community leader
The council was also now shouldering $44 million in Three Waters debt.
Local knowledge leads the way in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Competition runs for five days with a cash pool of $72,000 up for grabs.
Trucks banned from Brynderwyns detour route shortcut
'Everyone’s under extreme pressure to get things right.'
Scam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company director
Victims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.
News in brief: International food and music fair on in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
News briefs from the Far North - dry conditions getting worse, victim named and top gastrobpubs
News snippets from the Far North
Bay News: Paddlers gain spots for Hawaii
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Kaitāia world champ Mea Motu back in boxing ring in April
Northland world champ's next boxing bout could be last in NZ
Doubtless Beauty Retreat in Far North is Beauty NZ Clinic of the Year
Doubtless Beauty Retreat in Far North wins major national award
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
Kaitāia's AnoAno has three fabric workshops
Come and learn about batik art and needle felting.
Sustainability goals earn Kāeo couple Northland Share Farmers of the Year title
Far North's Jeremy and Kate Mounter named Share Farmers of the Year
Brynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Kiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.
Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
News in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024
News briefs from around the region,
Whangārei Pride Parade about visibility and celebrating rainbow community
Everyone is invited to come to the parade and fair on Sunday.