News in brief: Wi-fi rollout for Hokianga residents; Police search for memorial plaque; Peanut recall
The latest news bites from around the region.
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'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter
'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'
They carry their own tapu: Māori carver reaches out to thieves for return of stolen chisels
Far North carver Renata Tane is gutted after the theft of dozens of his chisels.
Carver Renata Tane wants tapu chisels stolen from Kerikeri back
A Kerikeri carver warns chisel thieves the irreplaceable items are tapu.
Pay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctors
GPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.
Emerging business Moka Fibre aims to tackle ugly truth about lash glue
The glue is made from flax and wool extracts and does not damage natural eyelashes.
'A better empowered disabled sector strengthens community resilience'
An empowered disabled community strengthens emergency response
It's very distressing: Auckland company offers reward for return of portable cabin
A 6x3m cabin was stolen from a Marsden Point Rd property in Ruakākā on Tuesday.
Driver pleads not guilty to causing fatal collision
The incident between a car and a motorcycle happened on November 7 last year.
News in brief: Police scale back search for missing fisherman; Fatal Tikipunga fire investigation continues
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing award
News snippets from the Far North
Mark Chamberlain's mystery novel ‘The Death of Father Ryan’ set in Kaitāia
Kaitāia is the scene for author Mark Chamberlain's whodunnit ‘The Death of Father Ryan'.
Former Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show north
Powerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.
Real estate or prostate - the two topics for men of a certain age
OPINION: One man had never been to an auction. He got paler as the event went on.
Mental health nurse completes 22km swim - and beats record
The mental health nurse was raising funds for the charity Voices of Hope.
WorkSafe charges Whangārei Boys’ High School over Abbey Caves student death
WorkSafe has laid two Health and Safety charges against the school's Board of Trustees.
Enchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’
The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.
Lower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given back
Northland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.
Better health outcomes: Far North residents set to benefit from new medical and health services
Kerikeri is set to get a new medical hub with expanded health services.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Slow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thief
The not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.
Bumper kūmara crop relief for Kaipara growers
About 95 per cent of New Zealand’s kūmara is grown in the Kaipara region.
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'People need to be more open minded': Deaf Northlander's challenge for NZ Sign Language Week
Deaf Northland Alana Best believes people are too timid to try sign language.
Learn sign language for different towns of New Zealand
Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the towns of New Zealand. Video / Chris Cunningham
News in brief: Bird hunting season kicks off, Whangārei author up for award
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Definitely tough out there': Cost of living '100 per cent' impacting Northland businesses
Northland companies call in administrators as the cost of living crisis drags on.
Whangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by family
The body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.
Northland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babies
The human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to Australia
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.
Northland's new top cop takes the reins
While the new boss comes from Auckland, his Northland ties aren't too distant.
What even is the Budget? Here's all you need to know - and why it matters to you
It's getting a lot of hype but what even is "The Budget"?
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
'I can feel him around me': Family of student killed in Abbey Caves tragedy on their heartbreak
“I remember saying to him, ‘Don’t worry Tino, if it’s no good ... they won’t let you go."