News in brief: Weather inspires book; Dog day fundraiser
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Kevin Page: Karma is a beautiful thing
OPINION: I recall my dad telling me to be the bigger person.
News briefs from the Far North: Let's light up Kaitāia, moko mataora project, and land occupation ends
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
The council accepted the changes could mean significant costs for landowners.
Two people with critical injuries in hospital after serious crash
Pair with critical injuries hospitalised after serious crash.
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Brynderwyn bypass upgrade vital
From the mayor's office: Build it and they shall come... but how will they get here?
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
Northland news in brief: Baby death unexplained, housing meeting and tattoo project funding
News snippets from across Northland.
Desperate mum pleads for help to fund baby's fight against cancer
A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.
Great day for 2023 Kerikeri Half Marathon, but popular Kerikeri Street Party postponed
A little rain didn't dampen the spirits of Kerikeri Half Marathon runners and walkers.
Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
Toddler ‘critically injured’ in dog attack at Mangawhai home
Child with 'critical' injuries attacked by family dog.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death of baby girl
The 10-month-old died of asphyxia, police say.
News briefs from Northland: Critical dog attack injury, Science for Sociopaths and tourism website
News snippets from Northland.
It's not your average animal farm: Meet the couple building a unique paradise
The effort is worth it when the couple see looks of 'absolute delight and huge smiles'.
Whangārei Hospital at capacity: Staff say the rebuild will be no better
A cardiologist who works there says the hospital is not a healing or healthy space.
Brent Eastwood: How you can help our talented sportspeople flourish
You have a unique opportunity to support young sportspeople on their journeys.
Think caulerpa doesn't affect you? Think again, ocean ecologist says
A major caulerpa infestation can majorly affect the local fishery, expert says.
Joe Bennett: The poets' poignant reminders about death
OPINION: Listening to them would do us good. We would live better.
Person rushed to hospital after dog attack in Mangawhai
Police responded to the incident on Tara Road at around 1.10 pm on Friday
'You’ve come too far not to go further': The young mayor sparking change in the Far North
Moko Tepania said it has been a "hell of a year" but there's plenty more to do.
'Run of wet days': Tropical low brings rain, wind to north
A tropical low is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the top of the country.
Scott Perry rebuilds WWII wooden patrol craft
Scott Perry needed a project to help rebuild himself and Kuparu - a 72-foot WWII wooden patrol craft - was it. Video / The Northern Advocate
News in brief: Trouble yacht towed to safety; Witnesses to fatal crash sought
The latest news bites from around the region.
'I found her as a wreck, a lot like myself at the time': How a WWII vessel buoyed a widower's grief
'I needed a project to help rebuild myself and Kuparu was it.'
Council continues with fluoridation plan despite High Court ruling on mandate
The council was still waiting for formal notification from the Ministry of Health.
Far North Mayor promises to improve dog control in the district after protest
A protest against the council's dog control system brought a vow from the mayor.
Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with truck
Police are continuing to investigate the crash south of Kaikohe on Wednesday.
Pouto teens to play international netball tournament
The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.
'Dreadful day': WWII survivor cheats death again, loses home in devastating fire
An 80-year-old house fire survivor shares his challenging experiences.
News briefs from the Far North - Saucy show, tourism website launch and road renamed
News snippets from the Far North
Bay News: Far North couple celebrate 20 years at helm of Russell Four Square
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Don't light fires on Far North islands in public conservation as dry summer looms
People lighting fires on Far North's conservation islands could be jailed or fined.
John Williamson: 'Don’t make road safety the scapegoat' when it comes to our shoddy roads
OPINION: Some important issues are emerging about the relative value of road safety.