Northland news in brief: Critical crash, biosecurity risk and hospo finalists
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounding regions.
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Person seriously hurt in Waipapa crash: SH10 down to one lane
Police are advising motorists that the road may be blocked for some time.
Māori gains from Budget 2023 highlighted at Whangārei breakfast meeting with MPs
Government’s Māori MPs explain what the Budget has delivered to Māori in Northland
Why breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big deal
A breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.
Teen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a lift
Northlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.
‘Cluster of potholes’ causes airbags to deploy, leaves mum with huge repair bill
A Northland mum is in shock after she hit several potholes causing an airbag to deploy.
Kaitāia foodbank forced to scale back service due to donation shortage
Foodbanks are experiencing a severe shortage in donations due to cost of living pressures.
‘Prepare to go to jail’: Judge warns worker who stole from community organisation
Kathryn Morale Holmes, 58, appeared in the Whangārei District Court.
'Something utterly ridiculous': Business owner begins hunt for Northland's ugliest car
Melanie Kinghan has hatched another plan to liven up her Kerikeri Rd business.
Sick of crime, he closed his dairy and opened a cafe. Thieves struck again
Cash register ripped out and stolen from cafe in Whangārei.
Company fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machine
Machine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.
Northland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollution
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Sheer grit in the gorge
An exclusive tour of the SH1 repair works at Mangamuka reveals the extent of the damage.
Police warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social media
A woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.
Motorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roads
State Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.
‘Real possibility’ some roads will be abandoned, Transport Minister says
Climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring, could see some roads abandoned.
Second Northland filming location for Jason Momoa's Chief of War abandoned
Locals were reportedly “very excited” about the prospect of filming.
Opinion: Any concerns about civic centre now put to rest
Initially, Mayor Vince Cocurullo struggled to justify the cost to the public..
News in brief: Sailor rescued; lucky Lotto winners
The latest news bites from around the region.
Sharks score off a turnover to win in Kaihu
The Sharks overpowered Kamo at home in their Premier rugby meeting.
100-year-old motorcycles feature at annual Northland rally
A motorcycle from 1918 featured at the annual event.
Council: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move in
The WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.
‘Right place, right time’ as yachtie rescued in Whangārei Harbour
Solo sailor got into difficulties off McLeod Bay around noon on Saturday.
Our Treasures: Disco the Kiwi's final dance before release back into the wild
Disco's departure has sparked mixed emotions from the team at Kiwi North.
Carolyn Hansen: Beating the myth out of 'beating the bulge'
Tight hip flexors can lead to a lot of issues - not just around our stomachs.
Brent Eastwood: How sporting codes are trying to keep kids engaged
A huge effort is being put into the way sporting codes cater for younger people.
Joe Bennett: Health and safety - the two most dangerous words in the modern lexicon
How a tale of troublesome tipple proves a point about autonomy.
News in brief: Rāhui for missing kayaker lifted; trio arrested after overnight burglary
The latest news bites from around the region.
How safe is your job? Where the economic challenges will bite
Employment numbers up in Northland but tough times ahead for some businesses
Nomadic tree planters put down roots in Northland — starting with 1500 trees a day
Meg and Lucas are doing their bit planting trees throughout Northland.
Flooding hits Ahipara as Civil Defence lifts tsunami advice
The quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands this afternoon.
'Worst seaweed pest' found in Bay of Islands days after council sounds alarm
The “foot and mouth” of marine seaweed pests was discovered on a Rāwhiti beach.
Royal Navy sailors return to Ngāwhā after 180 years
Group from HMS Spey first to visit graves of British dead from 1845 battle of Ōhaeawai.