News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWhangarei
Kerikeri beekeepers' love of honey in tough market
The couple practice sustainable beekeeping, tying into the wider theme of Bee Aware Month.
End of one era, start of another in Kaitāia as Shackleton's Pharmacy changes name, owners
Changes in Kaitāia’s pharmacy sector as Shackleton’s taken over by Browns.
Mark the calendar: Kerikeri Street Party returns
The very popular party returns in November.
'Willfully ignorant': Unlawful cabin rental costs landlord thousands
The cabin had unconsented work done to it, a poor septic system and electrical issues.
Project to save Northland's kauri from disease wins major awards
World-leading Northland kauri dieback protection project wins big.
Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding
The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.
Gun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leader
Gone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.
SPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstep
Usually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".
Northland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating show
Northland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.
Fluoridating Whangārei’s water on cusp of forward step
60,000 residents are on track to be drinking fluoridated water by the end of 2024.
New $2m priority bus lane planned for Te Kamō to Whangārei city centre
Consultation on the new bus lane is currently under way.
Northland news in brief: Fund gives cash injection to KDC; aquatic centre increases entry prices
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night
"Who knows what their intention was.”
'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businesses
A group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.
Northland’s pest wars: Turtles, wilding pines, wallabies and weeds
A multitude of unwanted invaders has been targeted by the regional council.
Neighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?
A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.
'She was at your mercy and you showed none': Bridget Simmonds' killer jailed
Pou sentenced again after retrial: Victim's deceased mum's statement played in court.
Hundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu Hohepa
Hohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.
Awanui's new toilets sees town up for second Keep NZ Beautiful award
The colourful loos are part of the Te Hiku Open Spaces Revitalisation project.
Election 2023: Candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates named
All candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates have been revealed.
Kaitāia girls collect 7 bags of trash for Keep New Zealand Beautiful clean-up
Seven bags of trash collected by Kaitāia Girl Guides, Brownies and Pippins.
News briefs from the Far North - Make poi, Lotto win, Bay pontoon work and home invasion
News snippets from the Far North
News in brief: Truckie rest stops are back, person found with gunshot wound
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaipara’s tougher GE stance at risk of being diluted, campaigners say
KDC didn't comment specifically on whethe it planned to soften its GE/GMOs approach.
Vince Cocurullo: Construction work creates employment
When planning for the future of a district, construction projects must happen.
No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards
Helping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kg
A Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?
‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmers
No big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout
A win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents
"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".
Northland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgrade
News snippets from across Northland.
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
A friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with Northlanders
The Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei
You know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo sings
The Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.