How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFar North District
News in brief: Lucky Lotto players; Community Xmas tree vandalised
The latest news bites from around the region.
Opinion: When forgetfulness is normal, not dementia
OPINION: Forgetting names or where the car's parked are common memory loss symptoms.
Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues
Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.
Joe Bennett: The poetry of a shopping list
From coffee to Hayfexo: Exploring humanity through a Tuesday shopping list.
BBC’s Mammals series features false killer whales filmed in Northland
Rare footage of NZ false killer whales to air on BBC's Mammals this weekend.
‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shooting
One man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
Firefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under control
The fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.
Dangerous driving incident - man charged after allegedly failing to stop
Charges included unlawful possession of ammunition and refusing to give blood.
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Remembering a good man who lived life to the fullest - John Williamson
Rest in peace Geoff Thomas, you taught us a thing or two.
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
Police were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.
News in brief: NCEA results to be released January 15 on NZQA website
NCEA results available on NZQA website from Jan 15; Scholarship results out Feb 11.
‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco
The cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.
'Dream into reality': New charter school opens in Northland
Northland's first new charter school opens with 35 enrolments this month in Doubtless Bay.
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular rocks Far North holiday spot
Far North's unique Tractor Spectacular motors into bay
Community invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless Bay
Excavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.
New Zealand-first $200m education-arts hub on the cards for Whangārei
Whangārei plans $200m KEA hub to boost education and arts in city centre.
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
News in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warning
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
Castlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.
‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks
Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.
NZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winners
The themes of the stories were diverse.
‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schools
Some families have attended the same school for more than five generations.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
Why Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapes
A glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays
A fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warning
The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?
Always happy to catch up: Volunteering time and talents key to the good life in Kāeo
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Kāeo for her series on why residents love their small town.
Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.