News in brief: Bittern on the brink; nurses strike canned
The latest news bites from around the region.
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New fire station at Matauri Bay, while Ōkaihau station gets $600k upgrade
New $1.3m fire station for Cavalli, while Ōkaihau station upgraded.
Kaitāia old boys part of NZDF Blacks team
Kaitāia College duo playing at World Military Rugby Championship in France.
Increasing retail crime an agony for retail stores
Increase in retail crime, a concern for retail stores.
Elderly woman dies after being dropped from hospital stretcher
Her family said she had "a good innings" but died tragically while being transported home.
Northland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deaths
Northland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.
News briefs from the Far North: Album release, plane issues, art on show, sweet donation
News snippets from the Far North.
Police hot on heels behind fleeing driver involved in Kaiwaka crash
Police looking for driver who fled after causing crash on State Highway.
News in brief: Hospital's Covid cases not an outbreak, doctor says; Lotto winners in Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Go home Mr Batchelor': Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by large counter-protest
Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by big protest that delayed start.
Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?
Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.
Wave of awards for Northland lifeguards
Awards of Excellence highlight a future of female empowerment.
Ill-discipline and two players in the bin proved costly for the Taniwha
The Northland Taniwha were thumped by Canterbury in Whangārei.
Protesters block entrance to Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting
Police earlier stopped the meeting from going ahead due to safety concerns.
Reported assault at Far North property a hoax, police say
Enquiries into an alleged assault this afternoon said to be as hoax by police
Residents shocked after 50 trees poisoned at popular tourist spot
The man thought to be responsible believed he was doing the right thing, DoC says.
Whangārei District Council to appeal High Court Three Waters ruling
Whangārei to jointly contest ruling that councils won't get compensation for assets.
'It’s an awesome lifestyle': What life's really like as a successful content creator
'You’ve got to hustle to make sure you’re relevant.'
Enviro groups get massive funding boost for greater protection of our natural world
Biodiversity funding to help local taiao groups and private landowners.
Jonny Wilkinson: Basking in the sporting glory of my whānau
Whangārei has a good collection of disabled sporting heroes.
Joe Bennett: A deeper dive into what the return of seals really means
OPINION: Seals are popping up everywhere - even Bunnings Warehouse in Whangārei.
Our Treasures: What will we add to medical quackery?
It amazes me to think how quickly things have changed in the past century.
Peaceful rally aims to send message to Stop Co-Governance Tour
Controversial meeting planned for Whangārei on Sunday is also set to attract protesters.
Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
Carolyn Hansen: Winning the mind game
To get your mind to assist you to reach your goals, stay focused on the solution.
Hospice volunteer signs off after 36 years of helping
North Haven Hospice roles rewarding for helper and way to do something for local people.
News in brief: Whangārei Lotto winner; electrician competition brings spark to city
The latest news bites from around the region.
'They are sleeping all over town': Big push to find permanent shelter for homeless after dark
A temporary night shelter is on the cards but it's a short-term fix, advocate says.
Kids go free at rugby's double header in Whangārei
Double header at Semenoff Stadium in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC
We're coming home: Labour's Whangarei candidate excited to be moving home in lead-up to election
Angie Warren-Clark is excited to move back to Northland.
Police appeal: Witnesses to jewellery store robbery asked to come forward
Northland police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the smash-and-grab.
Iwi ‘flabbergasted’ mayor claimed they were consulted about te reo exclusion
Kaipara mayor maintains he is committed to representing his community "equally".
Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
4.5 billion-year-old meteorite and other scientific wonders at Kaitāia wow kids
Kaitāia kids learning about space and science at interactive roadshow