Northland walk features in Lonely Planet
One of Northland's scenic 'epic' walks, the 32km Cape Brett Track is one of only three New Zealand walks featuring in Lonely Planet's latest book, Epic Hikes of the World. A follow-up to Lonely Planet's Epic Bike Rides of the World (2016) and Epic Drives of the World (2017), the book showcases narratives about 50 of the world's most spectacular hikes. The other NZ walks are the Routeburn Track (32km) and Abel Tasman Coast Track (60km). Other classic walks included are the USA Pacific Crest Trail, the 'W' Trek in Patagonia, a family hike in the French Pyrenees, empty stretches of the Great Wall of China and wildlife encounters on a Zambian walking safari.
Police busy with fights
Kaitaia police were kept busy with outbreaks of violence on Saturday night, including a brawl after the Kaitaia-Eastern rugby match at Arnold Rae Park. Patrols were dispatched three times to reports of around 10 people fighting in Okahu Rd.
Charged with drink-driving