News in brief: Indian Consul General’s visit boosts Northland-India trade ties
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Latest fromKaipara District
‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland
Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.
Far North mussels best in the country
Far North smoked mussels win gold at Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards
Far North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screening
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple
Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.
Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors
Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families
News in brief: Tracks closed for maintenance; plane on mapping mission
The latest news bites from around the region.
Dogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attacked
The woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her.
Opinion: Lakeside stroll turned to chaos
Thankfully the young lady did not part from the bike and do herself an injury.
‘It’s very physical’: Northland cleaning injury claims cost millions
Northlanders have nearly $7m in ACC claims for cleaning injuries since 2020.
Pāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action needed
Ahipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.
11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec
NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.
‘Surreal’: Community shaken by two Northland homicides
Two people died within 12 hours of each other after separate homicides in Northland.
News in brief: McKay to continue its stadium naming rights sponsorship
The latest news bites from around the region.
Jonny Wilkinson: The wasp encounter did nothing to ease my phobia
The pain from the stings seemed to increase every minute.
Scott McKenzie: Time to rethink our food system
OPINION: Smart adaptation and learning from each other is crucial.
Scrub fire contained at Brynderwyns, motorists asked to avoid area
Emergency services are attending the blaze beside the road.
Person taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Northland
Emergency services responded about 8.45am to reports of a person hit by a vehicle.
Clouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipse
Northlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.
Pistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laid
A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.
Slight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuilt
State Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.
Far North drought could lead to more water retrictions
Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use
Northland uni student one of eight scholarship recipients
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student
Rāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindle
Eight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.
‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concerns
Rainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.
Local knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Two Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.
Commuters face delays in Whangārei after crash
Police were notified of the crash at 8.12am on Wednesday.
News in brief: Business ideas competition is back
The latest news bites from around the region.
Machete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapes
Police were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.
Kevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ball
Mrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.
Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland
Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy
Opinion: Our district is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets
It's time to start talking about how great Whangārei and Northland are.