Disused school bought on a whim for $125k goes to auction with low reserve
The former Towai School in Hikurangi closed its doors for the last time in 2004.
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News briefs from the Far North - top showjumping return, Kerikeri roadworks and dancing for funds
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.
Kaitāia's Children's Day event a roaring success with Te Rarawa
Kaitāia's Allen Bell/Parkdale Reserve was abuzz with activity on Children's Day.
Kevin Page: Much in need of a hand
So now here I am tapping away with one hand to bring you a giggle over your cornflakes.
Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry
Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste
Hot hot hot - Far North has one of hottest summers on record
Kaitāia and Kerikeri had third hottest summer on record.
Plastic-wrapped justice: Timely justice hampered by mouldy courtrooms, shortage of judges
Which court building needed to be 'wrapped in plastic' due to weather-tight issues?
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
Truck nearly collides head-on with Northland couple on one-lane bridge
An elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle Adams
'An accident waiting to happen': Kerikeri couple tackle parking problem
A retired Kerikeri couple want action taken over a long-standing parking issue.
Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.
Vince Cocurullo: Planning for the future of Whangārei
A key focus for the next 10 to 30 years is ensuring Whangārei is prepared for the future.
Quieter: Brynderwyns closure impacting pull for out-of-town house-hunters
'They don’t have to compete with Aucklanders.'
Assault that left Whangārei security officer with serious injuries earns home detention
Home detention for assault that left Whangārei court security officer with bad injuries.
‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for loss
Victim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.
Whangārei's Pride: The 'colourful identity' of rainbow community celebrated
It’s refreshing to see Whangārei learning to accept the LGBTQ community.
'You have a choice' road safety experts say after 3 teens die in separate crashes across two days
Families and the community are being called on to be role models for young drivers.
Joe Bennett: I haven’t got a bad back and it will soon get better
OPINION: And the plain fact of the matter is that I’ve got an excellent back.
Northlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationally
Retail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.
Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre appeals for $200K in donations or risks closure
“If we don’t get the funding, we will have no choice but to close the centre"
Jonny Wilkinson: Like our Irish cousins, we too rise again with resilience and strength
OPINION: In Irish culture, community and solidarity are hugely prized.
News briefs from Northland - equestrian win, bush rescue and Wild Kiwi multisport event back
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite
There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.
'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in boot
The victim didn't know whether he would live or die.
News in brief: See what lurks under the water at night; Wiggles heading to NZ
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza: Frontrunner's nervous wait for $30k top prize
Kaitāia's Zane Kaaka's big fish leading Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Whangārei Heads hosting Wild Kiwi multisport race
The event is set to attract more than 700 competitors to Whangārei Heads this Saturday.
Northland councillor hits out at 2.9% rates rise option
Concerns low rates rise option will see the council’s work go backward.
'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'
He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.
Petition calling for halt to Kāinga Ora homes on its way to Parliament
The two and three-storey Kāinga Ora apartments are not family friendly, residents say.
Fall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brain
Little Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.
'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'
Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.
Concrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbour
The water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.