Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
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Watch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hour
A shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.
Body found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
'Hell of a splash': Great white shark spotted near Whangārei Heads
The white pointer, believed to be 3m long, was spotted leaping out of the water.
Community searches for solutions to roaming, aggressive dog problem
The Moerewa community has rallied to try and solve the ongoing problem of roaming dogs.
'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statistics
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
Body found on 90 Mile Beach, local iwi place rāhui on area
It comes after a diver went missing near Ahipara two days before Christmas.
'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save her
Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.
Northland weather outlook: Warm, wet this month
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
'Unbearable': Grieving whānau suffer double tragedy after toddler's driveway death
Azalea-Reign was struck by a vehicle and passed away on January 5.
Want to be self-sufficient? Tips on creating a thriving vegetable patch
Ever wanted to start a vege garden but didn't know how? Zora Brunette has some pointers.
‘We thought they were growing tomatoes’: Inside NZ's biggest cannabis bust
Police uncovered a large cannabis growing operation linked to Vietnamese organised crime.
'It’s very, very positive': Businesses making hay while the sun shines
One Whangārei cafe owner says this is the busiest summer ever.
Carrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmare
The future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.
Mid Northern Rodeo saddles up for both athletes and protesters
A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.
Govt's axing of planned road safety upgrades 'devastating' - councillor
The improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.
Classic sailing boats return to Northland waters this weekend
"Going around the course you see all kinds of boats and rigs."
Dotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to beware
It was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in driveway
The toddler was flown to Starship Hospital, but later died.
National champs first priority for Northland bowlers ahead of club comps
Seven Northland bowlers in NZ singles and pairs nationals.
'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone Store
The man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.
Orca spotted swimming on its side is not sick, expert says
Orca have been spotted hunting stingrays at popular coastal sites across Northland.
Short story competition winners named
The standard was very high in the open section.
Here come the sunflowers - Waitangi Kindergarten's blooms outshine all others
Giant sunflowers grown by Waitangi Kindergarten kids earn them regional honours.
Behind the needles of fine line tattooist Gemma Dudley
Fine-line tattooists have become a common choice in recent years; Gemma is self-taught.
Kaitāia police missing out on community interaction
OPINION: Peter Jackson bemoans the changes in officialdom that alter NYE celebrations.
Search for missing diver continues, more than 10 days later
The rāhui near Ahipara is in place after a diver went missing on December 23.
Far North duo to head Northland Inc board
Far North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.
News briefs from the Far North: Treaty Grounds bomb threat; baby among road deaths; and shellfish warning
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North woman has growing business 18 years after being unable to find eco-friendly coffin for dad
It hasn't been an easy journey for the company.
Family of cousins killed in UTV accident overwhelmed by public support
The boys died after a vehicle they were on struck a boulder and fell into a waterhole.
The upcoming Brynderwyns closure will cost about $200 extra for each truck trip
The extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.