News in brief: Dargaville Police Station reopens; local band and music shop create vinyl album
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Joe Bennett: Oldest man on the planet tells it like it is
OPINION: John Tinniswood, of Stockport in England, is now the oldest man on Earth.
The story of survival behind a wooden heart stolen from the roadside
The stolen heart not only symbolises Kayla's birth but also her fight for survival.
Getting back into the kitchen - Carolyn Hansen
It's time to reverse the dangerous trend of unhealthy eating.
Our treasures: Fish display highlights Kiwi North’s underwater world
Kiwi North’s Life and Tides marine exhibition displays array of underwater features.
Councillors vote 9 to 1 to seek delay in adding fluoride to Far North water supply
Anti-fluoride campaigners say the vote was “a good start”.
'Police officers should be able to go to work without being assaulted': Judge
A man has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers - but he plans to appeal.
Northlanders supreme winners in biosecurity awards
Arana Rewha and Viki Heta received the supreme award for their work in biodiversity
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Man pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling case
Neville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.
News in brief: Northland Lotto winners; North CEO on fast-track panel
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance
Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.
Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays
From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.
Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.
Text from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?
'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route
NZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.
'Rare' heart-shaped feijoa up for sale fetches $100 offer online
Is this Northland's most expensive feijoa?
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
Iwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting water
Having reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia
Hundertwasser Art Centre not alone in its struggles, says The Kauri Museum
A lack of funding and higher costs is impacting all, including Matakohe's Kauri Museum.
Bay News: A blithe spirit infiltrates Kerikeri; Christ Church filled to the rafters
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
News in brief: Property prices rise and fall; farmer named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year finalist
The latest news bites from around the region.
Apprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challenge
The Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.
News briefs from the Far North - house prices rise, Lions' 60th birthday and planting project
News snippets from the Far North
Funding woes at Hundertwasser Art Centre
The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah Curtis
Big win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before Christmas
Delight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
Record rates rise will hit thousands in the Far North hard: Dover Samuels
Dover says the rates rise would be the defining moment of Far North kahika Moko Tepania.
Shell-ebrations as tortoise stolen from reptile park found in Far North
Sadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.
'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm
Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.
NZ's 2028 total eclipse tipped to be tourist magnet
Nation set to experience its first total solar eclipse in decades, on July 22, 2028.