Far North news briefs: Light festival, lotto win, Caulerpa rāhui
News snippets from the Far North.
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Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI
Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.
Far North big winner at infrastructure NZ Building Nations awards with two projects rewarded
National infrastructure awards see Far North projects win two of the four honours
Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
News briefs from Northland: Lotto winner, rāhui in place and series of crashes
News snippets from Northland.
Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs
Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.
‘It was time to show it a bit of love’: Mystery donor’s $100,000 gift for Paihia
New park features slide, waterfall, bbqs, gardens, upgraded loos and disabled beach access
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Anchorage ban for Bay of Islands cove after major caulerpa find
10-day anchorage and fishing ban at Omakiwi Cove in Govt's biosecurity response.
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up
The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
Mum's advice pays off as deaf Kerikeri man chosen for World Bowls Championships
Kerikeri bowler Craig McKeogh to play in deaf secton at World Bowls Champs in Scotland
Bay News: Exhibition draws on Far North artists
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Te Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opens
New mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home
Plan for 16 pou whenua along Far North coast sees sixth carving unveiled
A historic name has been resurrected in the Far North with the Waitahapāua pou whenua.
Discovery sparks 190-year-old ‘missing person enquiry’
Writing slate with mystery signature found under floorboards at one of NZ's first schools.
Kerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group says
A redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.
Discovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warns
The devastating finds should be a wake-up call to the Government, biosecurity expert says.
Changing face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi North
Te Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.
Tenants check out, tourists check in
Concerns remain for Northland families left at mercy of tight rental market.
Police investigating four serious Northland crashes need help from the public
Witnesses to four serious crashes in Northland wanted by police
Rallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on Friday
Marches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.