
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
Far North iwi have been to Australia to learn traditional fire-management practices.
New guidelines around how to deal with concussions in sport comes into play this winter.
Fire and Emergency and St John are currently in attendance.
People in the Far North are living in cars - often with children, or in tents and garages.
The latest news bites from around the region.
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.
Dates confirmed for extensive roadworks along State Highway 1.
For many older people, having to stop driving is a source of anxiety and terror.
News snippets from the Far North
David Clendon is new Tohu Whenua co-ordinator for Northland
The Waitangi Day commemorations were "fantastic", Waitangi National Trust chair says.
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
Far North gets visit from health support bus Dora.
Rangikapiti Reserve volunteers are busy eradicating vine.
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
About 1000 people have taken part in the hīkoi which is in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The latest news bites from around the region.
It turns out the drink wasn't what I thought it was.
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia's Donna Tyler says The Pick business programme worth applying for.
Revitalising neglected green spaces aim of new Kaitāia group
Top line-up for second Kerikeri Summer Jazz Fest.
Local Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.
An ageing teaching population, burnout and increased policies have been quoted as issues.
New Government fronts to Māori concerns at Waitangi Day commemorations
The latest news bites from around the region.
OPINION: We have had an awesome, long, hot summer season.