Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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Heavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this week
Both islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Whangārei crash
Western Hills accident just one of three around Northland in a half-hour spate of crashes.
Kaipara towns lead the charge in property resale gain
Despite a slowdown, most Northlanders who sold their homes in 2022 still made a gain.
All Blacks great Bruce Robertson dies after long health battle
The world-class centre passed away at the age of 71 on Friday night.
Decision soon on go-ahead for Marsden Pt rail link as Govt weighs business case
The Government will make an announcement in due course on Marsden Pt rail spur.
Kaipara tree planting event to celebrate Mother's Day and help the environment
Northlanders can plant a tree Mother’s Day tomorrow.
Cleaned out: Couple's van stolen as they worked in central city
Commercial cleaning van stolen while cleaners were at work
New Channel Infrastructure CEO excited about opportunities at Marsden Pt site
Renewable energy production on Marsden Pt key going forward
Notable Northlanders remove barriers to sport with second-hand gear drive
New scheme ReSport is aimed at getting more Northlanders active.
58 seconds of exhilaration: A ride around Whangārei's international rally track
Reporter Brodie Stone got to experience the international rally from the passenger seat
Commerce Commission to look at why fuel in Whangārei costs so much
Reason Whangārei has some of highest fuel prices in NZ to be looked into
News in brief from Northland - new ute won, boxers wanted and record fair
News snippets from Northland.
Our Treasures: The sinister original tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Not many have heard the original story, where the old lady was thrown on a fire.
Carolyn Hansen: If you want a healthy body, it all starts with the mind
The lifestyle habits that matter most for a healthy body and healthy mind.
WorkSafe has up to a year to complete Abbey Caves' death probe
Whangārei student's body taken to Te Karae Marae near Kohukohu
Abbey Caves tragedy: Student making final journey to the Northland marae
Tangi and other details yet to be announced.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Family prepare final farewell for their 'beautiful boy'
Karnin Ahorangi Petera has been named as the student who died in the Abbey Caves tragedy.
Stars align for this weekend's International Rally of Whangārei
International Rally of Whangārei kicks off with ceremonial start in central city.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Kensington triple takes bronze in the Bowls3Five National tournament.
Missing in action: One life-sized gorilla and a three-metre triceratops stolen from quirky Kerikeri business
A Kerikeri business owner is appealing for the return of her dinosaur and gorilla statues.
Take it easy on people dealing with Abbey Caves tragedy, psychology lecturer says
Talk about feelings after traumatic events like the Abbey Caves tragedy, expert says.
Kaipara's waste to energy push backed by other Mayors
The major new infrastructure would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils’ waste.
Local hapū and whānau place rāhui after teen dies in 'harrowing' cave incident
Karnin Ahorangi Peter died after a group of students were trapped in Abbey Caves.
Abbey Caves tragedy: School board breaks silence; Educators say now's the time for aroha - not blame
Leaders in the Te Tai Tokerau education community are focused on supporting the whānau.
Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms
An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.
Ōpononi, Ōmāpere residents urged to keep conserving water
Flooding from Tuesday’s deluge has hampered efforts to find the pipe break.
'Our beautiful boy': Teen who died in cave tragedy mourned by family
The 15-year-old boy was swept away by rising floodwaters during a school trip.
'I had a feeling': Cave guide tells of search for missing student
Just hours before helping emergency services he postponed another school trip.
Business manager facing sex charges claims he is ‘unlucky’ victim of lies
The man has been accused of indecently assaulting multiple women.
Empty dinghy with outboard running in Bay of Islands sees search operation
Boatie considered himself 'very lucky to be alive', police officer says.
'Horrified' dad emailed school, pulled son out of Abbey Caves trip day before tragedy
When the father raised concerns about the worsening weather, he got no response.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Lawyers say school board may be liable for prosecution
WorkSafe confirmed it was investigating the death at Abbey Caves in Whangārei.
Police and NZ Post urge Northlanders to report thefts from letterboxes
Frustrated Ngunguru residents take to social media about the theft of letters.