News snippets from Northland
Shearing back at A&P show after 30 years; and kapa haka competition.
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Sad story prompts mum to offer her eggs
Whangārei mother doesn't think twice about offering her eggs to client.
Winners of Westpac Northland Business Champions awards
244 Northland businesses and individuals entered the Westpac Northland Business awards.
Historic wins for Labour in Whangārei and Northland electorates
Red letter day as Whangārei and Northland both held by Labour for the first time
Northlanders' plans for poll over Māori wards could be scuppered by Minister
Local Govt Minister may do away with public polls on Māori wards.
Reader and Murray shine in singles
It was the 17th title for Reader and 13th for Murray.
Two Whangārei primary schools burgled
Two Whangārei primary schools experienced break-ins with $12,000 of stolen items.
Saving Dottie: Mercy dash brings newborn back to mum
Little Dottie's grateful mum praises rescue crew, urges people to support fundraiser.
Owners hopeful big cat park to re-open by Christmas
Tourism and business leader excited at the impending re-opening of wildlife park in Kamo.
Former Russell Station Manager and St John Paramedic Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award
Russell's Peter Waskowsky receives Health Volunteer Award.
More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
Bay of Islands Music Fest adds Dave Dobbyn to line-up
NZ artists add star power to January 8 festival, with Benee, The Beths and Tami Neilson.
Local French interpreter worries for her elderly mum in France terrorist attacks
Northland French interpreter said Muslim migrants not integrating well to society.
Heritage assessment finds nothing significant in building on Puriri Park Rd
Group calls on Kāinga Ora to halt Whangārei state housing development pending assessment.
Northland's endangered tara iti/fairy tern get no-fly zone
Northland fairy tern under threat from low-flying aircraft.
Circumnavigating the country on horseback
A woman is circumnavigating the country to raise awareness for Leg-Up Trust.
Hihiaua Cultural Centre takes out the big honour in NZ Architecture awards
Two Northland buildings win at New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Kaikohe's free dental service folds, 1300 still on waiting list
Free trial was supposed to pave the way for permanent, koha-based dental clinics.
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning from fire officials and local SPCA.
News snippets from Northland
Youth questioned over Kerikeri High School fire; and FNDC needs more librarians.
Far North community fights back over 'red clay' on road
Henderson Bay residents have taken the council to task for using red clay on their road.
Westerkamp shines at Sandy Bay's Polar Bear
The 16-year-old took out the junior girls' and open women divisions.
Waipapa Rotary gears up for final book fair
Volunteers' backs and knees no longer up to task of lugging heavy boxes of books.
Whangārei District Council to have Māori wards from 2022
Māori wards introduced for Whangārei District Council in 2022 elections
Endangered bird's death prompts call for better protection
Native bird advocate calls for more patrols around the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.
Davis says Oranga Tamariki failing kids, commits to 'getting it right'
Kelvin Davis is the new Minister for Children.
Two women rescued by visiting surfer
One of the two 21-year-olds was 'seconds away from drowning' in a persistent rip.
NRC by-election after councillor resigns to cost tens of thousands
Byelection needed after Northland regional Councillor resigns
Six60 singer Matiu Walters to host band movie in Whangārei
Whangārei to host advance viewing on new Six60 movie - and Northlanders can win tickets
Heroic visitor saves lives as Kaitaia's old bowling club burns
Visitor credited with raising alarm, dragging tenants to safety as club damaged by blaze.
Cause of power cut unknown at this stage
Northpower working to restore power in the greater Whangārei area.