Rising food prices put squeeze on struggling Northlanders
Report shows grocery supply costs have gone up more than 10 per cent since November 2021.
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Northland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reserved
News snippets from Northland.
Handle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival rates
Data could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Hot, humid and wet summer expected in Northland
Northland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite
Second-hand shopping for Xmas gifts on the rise in Northland
Money is tight, and Northlanders are turning to op-shops for gifts & household essentials.
Need for warmer Northland homes behind $280k of energy-saving funding
Three energy-saving projects in Northland have received $280k of Government funding.
Shane Reti: Ram-raids and burglaries increasing wall of shame
The people carrying out ram-raids and burglaries are becoming more brazen, says Reti.
Sustainable transport funding good but mayor wants more for roads
The funding will go into shared paths and cycling and public transport facilities.
Investigators sent to Whangārei to formally look into train and truck collision
Whangārei truck/train crash gets official accident investigation.
Hikurangi Christmas parade brings cheer to small town
The Grinch and Santa both featured at the much-anticipated event.
High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ
Vox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdown
What some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack
Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
Joe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
Police at two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road
Police at scene of two crashes on Whangārei Heads Road
Licensing law change a boost for Northland towns' battle against booze
With changes to alcohol licensing on the way, how is liquor impacting our communities?
Whangārei Special Olympians go for gold at National Summer Games
The 22-strong team will put their skills to the test against approximately 1000 others.
News snippets: Search for missing Dargaville man
The latest news bites from around the region.
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene
Winners found in Northland Bowls' junior contests
Body pulled from water in Whangaruru; two people in hospital
Police believe the body is that of a third person previously unaccounted for.
John Williamson: The perfect storm on the roads this summer
Spare a thought for those working on the roads these holidays.
NRU opts for the tried and tested in appointing new head coach
Former Taniwha player sets goals for the team as head coach.
'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.
Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
Catherine Cull says the appointment shows what Northlanders can achieve.
Whangārei motorcyclist killed by truck driver's overtaking was much-loved family member, court hears
Road worker who killed Whangārei motorcyclist gets community detention and community work.
Train derailed after collision with truck
A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.
Person assaulted during residential robbery
The person is currently in a stable condition in hospital.
Police appeal for sightings of missing man
Police have concerns for the welfare of Little-John Makoare, 39.
Three people injured in crashes, fatality from earlier crash confirmed
One person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Maungatapere.
Trip to the US on offer to Northland team for Aquabots success
Parua Bay School team wins spot in international Aquabots final.
'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.
News briefs: Police name man found dead in Urquharts Bay
The latest news bites from around the region.