Northland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crash
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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‘I’m in awe of their selflessness and bravery’: Rescuers praised for preventing drownings
Drama began when two boys got into difficulty in rain-swollen Kerikeri River.
Waitangi 2023 in photos
Up to 15,000 people enjoyed 4 days of culture, debate, politics, pomp and whānaungatanga.
After two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes open
SH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday
Northlanders warned to batten down as Cyclone Gabrielle nears
More rain is on the way just 10 days after a State of Emergency was declared in Northland.
Covid vaccine available to under-5s with high health risks from today
Expert welcomes extension of vaccine, but wants more under-5s to get access.
New dragon fruit varieties may be an opportunity for Far North growers
VentureFruit chair hopes to have 250 hectares of the new varieties planted by 2030.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
'I went into survival mode': Man dragged from car, badly beaten and robbed
Beaten, bloodied and robbed - Whangārei man's early morning ordeal on way home from work.
Broken roads: Who pays to fix the damage?
Carriageways and highways have taken a hammering in a summer of bad weather.
Kaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the making
Dane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.
Bay News: Reflections on Waitangi day; youth theatre classes
A weekly roundup of what's happening in the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Knuckledusters, knives among items seized at Northland courts
Hundreds of items were also taken from court visitors temporarily.
Six months later, Rawene Hospital after-hours services still closed
The hospital originally closed its after-hours services in August.
Northlanders fear Brynderwyns closure will become 'another Mangamuka Gorge'
The cost of the closed Brynderwyns is mounting as leaders call for urgent action.
Young runner from Whangārei to represent NZ on world stage
She's one of the best young athletes in Aotearoa - now she's competing on the world stage.
NZ study showing higher rates of heart disease after Covid jabs should be treated with caution - expert
The study provided further reassurance about the safety of the vaccine, an official said.
Bay of Islands kiwi deaths investigated after suspected dog attacks
Cause of death not yet clear, but local found to have unregistered, uncontained dogs.
Three people injured, Western Hills Drive blocked after crash
The two-vehicle collision was reported around 3.30pm.
Looming tropical cyclone gets a name: NZ urged to prepare
Modellers expect the storm to reach our shores from Sunday.
Marae sees Russell name change as 'restoration'
Chairwoman Deb Rewiri tells residents to give Kororāeka a chance.
Northland-based Turk can't sleep thinking about the earthquake damage to homeland
Northland Turk fortunate his family is safe after powerful earthquake kills thousands.
Police help distribute donated kai in Waitangi
Officers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.
Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing
When people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.
Northlanders spend whopping $2.6b on their cards in just one year
Northlanders on a card spending spree after the Covid lockdown.
She died in her sleep of a fatal overdose: Coroner's warning over common painkillers, sedatives
Drug overdose deaths are up 54 per cent from 2017 to 2021, according to a new report.
Kerikeri Theatre Co hopes to finally perform Macbeth - a year after Covid cancellation
Last year’s production was derailed by Northland’s first Omicron outbreak.
Cost of learning crisis highlighted as Tai Tokerau suffers highest need
Disadvantages for low-income families have been amplified by the cost of living crisis,
L.A.B tour treats Whangārei to homegrown music
L.A.B entertained thousands on Saturday at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.
Tropical cyclone likely to hit flood-ravaged north this weekend
A tropical low is brewing a cyclone in the Coral Sea.
Photos: Kids get creative in Paihia sandcastle comp
Taniwha, tiki among the winning creations at Saturday’s event.
Mere Mangu sparks controversy by speaking during MPs' welcome
In Ngāpuhi custom, women don’t speak on the marae atea.
‘More light, less heat’: Plea from Waitangi 2023
Crowds reduced by road closures and weather, but festival's post-Covid return a success.