Latest from Northland

'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuse
The kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.

Council to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvency
Without the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.

Whangārei views wanted on big 10.9pc rates rise after Cyclone Gabrielle
Whangārei ratepayers are facing a10.9 per cent rates rise after widespread cyclone damage.

Elderly Northland man jailed for historic child sex abuse crimes
‘Abhorrent’ historical child sex offences see Northland man jailed.

Duane Allen: We will remember our tūpuna who never had an opportunity to do what we did on Saturday
Te Whiu reunited with Crown-confiscated whenua.

World speedgolf champ Jamie Reid playing in Northland this weekend
Waipū to host North Island Speedgolf Open, with reigning world champ among players.

New Northland Kauri head coach hits the ground running
Rawinia Everitt has big plans for the Northland Kauri.

I really like the old rotten ones now: Northland mum returns dilapidated homes to former glory
Northland mum Lisa Gardyne reveals how she returns derelict homes to their former glory.

‘Mint’ conditions forecast for Ninety Mile Beach as iconic snapper comp returns
Massive swells on Wednesday favoured the fish but that's expected to change in final days.

Northland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returns
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.

' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper Bonanza
Wednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.

Student in critical condition after getting hit by a car while trying to catch bus
Emergency services rushed to the scene at 7.30am today.

The NZ Highwaymen are coming to a stage near you
Eddie Low, Dennis Marsh, Brendan Duggan and Gray Bartlett on the road again.

Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics
Emilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,

Call for more police after CBD assaults rise
The number of assaults reported in Whangārei Central has risen in the last year.

$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.

Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman
Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.

The Bonanza’s back: Record crowd on Ninety Mile Beach for iconic fishing comp
1200 anglers are contesting a cash prize pool of $72,000 plus big spot prizes.

‘Human error’ to blame for raw chicken served to students
'Human error' was to blame for the incident, an inquiry by the food supplier found.

Whangārei Hospital's Covid-19 procedures under the spotlight
Te Whatu Ora Northland denied staff were knowingly exposing people to Covid.

News in brief from Northland - Another shearing win; farm enviro awards and explore Matapouri estuary
News snippets from Northland

Dancing dog performs for 102-year-old Northlander Nell Day on her birthday
Nellie Elizabeth Betsy received a visit from Lucy the dancing dog on her 102nd birthday.

More needs to be done to lower road toll - safety campaigner
So far this year eight people have died on Northland’s roads.

Titewhai Harawira: 'Some of my best friends are Pākehā'
Moana Maniapoto and the final interview with Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira.

Bay of Islands farm leased to hapū after generations-long fight for its return
Lease of 452ha Puketotara farm a first step to return under a Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement.

Avondale magazine pays tribute to Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira
Local Avondale magazine pays tribute to resident Titewhai Harawira, who passed in January.

The diet of New Zealand criminals: Sex, violence and dishonesty
Sexual allegations are reportedly making their way into court proceedings more often.

Piles of rubbish removed in Whangārei on Global Recycling Day
More than half a ton of rubbish removed on Global Recycling Day.