Latest from Whangarei

A message for arsonists from Far North firefighters who saved Kaikohe home

Police are treating this morning's fire, that threatened to destroy a house, as suspicious

Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car

The woman was unhurt but "visibly shaken" as a result of the assault by a group of boys.

Original Ngunguru Sandspit campaigners Pat Heffey and Jan Doak back latest move to buy sacred mountain

Campaign to buy land at Ngunguru Sandspit continues

Treaty Grounds to close on Waitangi Day

But Te Tii Marae to go ahead with three days of commemorations - with safety protocols.

Four Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bust

Vietnamese nationals arrested after a drug bust in Whangārei, can now be named.

Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager

Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.

$3.7m Kerikeri Inlet reclamation plan on hold

Fast-tracking process suspended while Far North Holdings seeks more information from iwi.

Business owner handing over the tools after 30 years

Respected outboard veteran relinquishes tools to capable hands.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Children's footwear on display at Whangārei Museum could tell some tales

Children's footwear wasn't very common in the early 20th Century

Kevin Page: Simple walk gives me a rush of blood to the head

Eventually I got the whole, sorry caravan back to the car.

News snippets: National One Day Eventing Champs; and Food & Wine Fest canned

News in brief from Northland

Cost blowout forces cycle trail rethink in Northland

FNDC had set aside almost $10m to replace the cycle trail once the railway line reopens.

School at red: 'If parents and teachers use commonsense, we'll get through'

Northland principals are worried about student absenteeism and compulsory mask-wearing.

What Northlanders need to know about booking their booster shot

How can I book my booster appointment - a quick guide.

Northland police urge caution on the road during wet weather

Two car versus power pole crashes and a fatality on Northland roads within hours.

Elderly woman pulled from car by teens in Whangārei

Passerby foils youths attempting to pull an elderly woman from her car in Whangārei.

One person killed as car and truck collide in Waipū

A woman has died at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and truck.