Northland news in brief: Police identify man found dead on Far North beach

Police have identified a man found dead at Mitimiti in the Far North. Photo/Jo Danilo

Police have identified a man found dead on a remote Far North beach. The man’s body was found by a member of the public at Mitimiti, on Northland’s west coast, on December 19. Police say man has been identified, his death was not suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner.

Assault arrest

A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to an assault at a property on State Highway 10, Oromāhoe, reported at around 9.30pm on Monday. The man is due to appear in Whangārei District Court on January 6. One other person was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Charges considered

A person has been arrested and charges are being considered after police responded to a report of an assault on North Rd, Kaitāia, at 3pm on Monday. The victim declined an ambulance.

Inquiries continue

Police are continuing inquiries into an incident where a seriously injured man in his late 50s was dropped at Dargaville Hospital on Boxing Day. He was later airlifted to Whangārei Hospital for surgery.

Booked out

Accommodation in Waitangi is fully booked on Waitangi Day next year. February 6 marks 185 years since Tiriti o Waitangi was signed at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands.

Beach buses back

The summer beach buses are back. Routes include Whangārei to Waipu Cove with stops at Otaika and Ruakākā Beach Route; and Whangārei to Matapouri with stops at Tikipunga and Ngunguru. Buses run every Friday until January 31, and every Saturday until March 1. A one-way trip is $5 or $10 for a return. Eftpos and cash only.

Correction
An article printed in December 19’s Northern Advocate titled, ‘Alma G gets a new lease of life’ contained two errors. The headline referred to Alma G but in fact the boat’s name is Alma G II. The article stated that the Alma G II arrived at the boatyard of Waitemātā Woodies, who contacted Craig McInnes of CMC Design and the refurbishment began in earnest. Instead, the Alma G II was picked up from the Pokeno backyard by JJ Klinac of Exclusive Boat Haulage, Kerikeri, in early April 2023 and transported to the CMC shed in Ōpua where she remained for the duration of the restoration until relaunch in late November this year. We apologise for the errors.