News snippets from Northland
Summer roading season begins; and $200,000 Lotto Strike win in Wellsford.
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Safety message for beachgoers, including crabbers, amplified
Ruakākā Beach summer patrols to start next week and volunteers are needed.
'Jacinda, I called 111 for our safety': Cafe owner's plea after death threats
An unvaccinated customer turned away from a Kawakawa cafe launched a campaign of abuse.
Detours in place as emergency services respond to serious crash in Waipū
A person has died in a head-on collision along State Highway 1 in Waipū.
Ute stolen from Ruatangata West farm triggers police manhunt
A horde of police vehicles have been spotted searching the Pipiwai area earlier today.
At rock bottom: Far North tourism firms' future grim as travellers avoid region
Far North businesses are considering hibernation as bookings plummet this holiday season.
John Williamson: Excessive flushing and speed limits
It is generally accepted that 100km/h is not a safe and appropriate speed for rural roads.
Trye triumphs again in second world-record bid
Trye climbed the equivalent of the world's tallest building in full firefighting gear.
It's time to get Te Tai Tokerau humming again
2021 has been a year of hard work, grit and determination for all of our communities
Self-service kiosks for Far North libraries; 105ha solar farm for Ruakākā
News snippets from across the region.
Councillor to stand for Whangārei mayoralty in 2022
Mayoral candidate says council must be reimbursed in any three waters restructure.
Emily Henderson: In a year where nothing has been normal for anyone, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.
Good luck with that last-minute shopping, and Meri Kirihimete!
Warning rent rises in North could push families into poverty
Mixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.
Stevedoring company wrong to deny union rep access
ISO ordered to pay $15,000 in penalty for denying visit by union rep at Northport.
More Northlanders eligible for booster shot from early January
Vaccination clinics will be closed on statutory holidays over the upcoming break.
New $45m Forum North performance theatre back on centre stage
The new theatre would add much-needed theatre opportunity for the city.
Parents of Maunu pre-schoolers angry at proposed liquor shop next door
WDC to schedule a hearing in the New Year to hear objections on proposed liquor shop.
Christmas weather forecast promises 'classic, summery day'
Northlanders can expect temperatures in the mid-20s for the Christmas holidays.
Tongan church feeds community with veggie garden
A Tongan church is feeding its community with a new veggie garden in Whangārei.
Northland news in brief: Body of missing man found, MPI spends $700K on peanuts
News snippets from across the region.
Appeal for more donations in cash and kind at Whangārei charities
Whangārei Sallies to do a Christmas hangi instead of a lunch this year.
$12m truck dealership to drive jobs
New Zealand's largest Isuzu dealership will build $12m dealership in Whangārei
Evacuees to spend third night out of homes as 2000ha fire rages on
Northland fire boss says blaze will take a week to put out and a month to mop up.
Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up
Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.
Northland's Mea Motu returns to the gym
Busy 2022 ahead for Northland boxing champion Mea Motu
Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident
A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.
News in brief: Search on for cricket talent, win with summer photo competition
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Sheryl Mai: Meri Kirihimete, hari tau hou and here's to a well-deserved break for us all
One of the big topics this year has been the Three Waters Reform.
Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks
Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.
More than 24 hours to bring vegetation fire under control
Warning to check for dangers before lighting fires in Northland.
Options on fuel stockholding at Marsden Pt being worked on
Global disruption to fuel supply a grave threat for New Zealand, report says.
Joe Bennett: Poignant? I'll give you poignant
To this day it is remembered as being among the greatest outfield catches of all time.
Psychedelic VR cosmos to lure visitors to revamped Whangārei Art Museum
The art gallery was revamped for $70k with improved plan layout and access for public.