Dozens of Far North storm slips repaired, but some will take three years
Far North roads are still impacted by 175 slips from severe weather events.
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News in brief: Weather inspires book; Dog day fundraiser
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Karma is a beautiful thing
OPINION: I recall my dad telling me to be the bigger person.
Two people with critical injuries in hospital after serious crash
Pair with critical injuries hospitalised after serious crash.
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Brynderwyn bypass upgrade vital
From the mayor's office: Build it and they shall come... but how will they get here?
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
Northland news in brief: Baby death unexplained, housing meeting and tattoo project funding
News snippets from across Northland.
Great day for 2023 Kerikeri Half Marathon, but popular Kerikeri Street Party postponed
A little rain didn't dampen the spirits of Kerikeri Half Marathon runners and walkers.
Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling
Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.
News briefs from Northland: Critical dog attack injury, Science for Sociopaths and tourism website
News snippets from Northland.
It's not your average animal farm: Meet the couple building a unique paradise
The effort is worth it when the couple see looks of 'absolute delight and huge smiles'.
Brent Eastwood: How you can help our talented sportspeople flourish
You have a unique opportunity to support young sportspeople on their journeys.
Whangārei Hospital at capacity: Staff say the rebuild will be no better
A cardiologist who works there says the hospital is not a healing or healthy space.
Think caulerpa doesn't affect you? Think again, ocean ecologist says
A major caulerpa infestation can majorly affect the local fishery, expert says.
Joe Bennett: The poets' poignant reminders about death
OPINION: Listening to them would do us good. We would live better.
'You’ve come too far not to go further': The young mayor sparking change in the Far North
Moko Tepania said it has been a "hell of a year" but there's plenty more to do.
News in brief: Trouble yacht towed to safety; Witnesses to fatal crash sought
The latest news bites from around the region.
Council continues with fluoridation plan despite High Court ruling on mandate
The council was still waiting for formal notification from the Ministry of Health.
Far North Mayor promises to improve dog control in the district after protest
A protest against the council's dog control system brought a vow from the mayor.
Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with truck
Police are continuing to investigate the crash south of Kaikohe on Wednesday.
Pouto teens to play international netball tournament
The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.
'Dreadful day': WWII survivor cheats death again, loses home in devastating fire
An 80-year-old house fire survivor shares his challenging experiences.
Don't light fires on Far North islands in public conservation as dry summer looms
People lighting fires on Far North's conservation islands could be jailed or fined.
John Williamson: 'Don’t make road safety the scapegoat' when it comes to our shoddy roads
OPINION: Some important issues are emerging about the relative value of road safety.
Vital training for Far North young surf lifesavers as busy summer looms
Surf lifesaving camp gives Far North youth vital training.
Lane reopens after serious crash in Far North
Diversions are being put in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area on SH15.
Far North landowner agrees not to dig wāhi tapu sand dunes
The occupation started when the landowner planned to use a digger to widen an accessway.
Protest outside FNDC's Kaikohe office over dog control 'inaction'
A lack of faith in dog control in the Far North sparks a protest at the council.
Blazes on islands sparks warning about lighting fires
A fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.
Petition seeks to save Kaipara’s climate adaptation work
Former mayor fears district council may cancel all of Kaipara's climate work.
'I just want some closure': Family of farmer killed with poisoned port seek clues two years on
"It seems it’s just going to be a mystery forever, like one of those cold cases."
News in brief: Whangārei Speedway ramps up plans for Christmas parade
The latest news bites from around the region.
Rookie lifeguards make a splash at Waipū Cove
The teens had a full-on weekend developing their life-saving skills at Waipū Cove.
'Get out there and do some scouting': Growers told to watch out for fall armyworm
Northland's relatively warm climate suits the pest, which can eat 350-plus plant species.