Northland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearing
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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Category 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet block
Iconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.
Mum's surprise at visit from Kiwi rally great
A Whangārei mother got a start when Hayden Paddon called in with gifts.
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Whangārei crash
Western Hills accident just one of three around Northland in a half-hour spate of crashes.
One person critically injured following Whangarei motorcycle crash
Western Hills Rd southbound is blocked at Selwyn Ave.
Kaipara towns lead the charge in property resale gain
Despite a slowdown, most Northlanders who sold their homes in 2022 still made a gain.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Student who died during Abbey Caves school trip to be farewelled this weekend
The funeral of Karnin Ahorangi Petera will take place on Sunday.
'He thinks he has the upper hand': Lion park director guilty of indecent assaults
Name suppression has been lifted for a man who has been on trial.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Student making final journey to the Northland marae
Tangi and other details yet to be announced.
Petrol station death: Name suppression lifts for one of three men in court
One of two men charged with the murder of Shayden Perkinson has lost name suppression.
Abbey Caves student death and NZ’s tragic outdoor education history
Abbey Caves tragedy a terrible reminder of 2008 Mangatepopo canyoning disaster.
‘Beautiful’ schoolboy Karnin Petera lies in state ahead of tangi after cave death
Petera's family are preparing for his tangi at Pā Te Oro Marae - Te Karae in Kohukohu.
Stars align for this weekend's International Rally of Whangārei
International Rally of Whangārei kicks off with ceremonial start in central city.
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.
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.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Kensington triple takes bronze in the Bowls3Five National tournament.
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.
'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.
'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.