News in brief from Northland: Fritter headliner announced and Bugsy Malone in Kerikeri
News snippets from around Northland
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School in mourning after student dies
Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.
Busy weekend in Northland for emergency services
Crashes, homicide, shark attack, ram raid keep Northland emergency services busy.
Papakainga toolkit recognised in planning awards
The awards recognise the top planning practice in the Commonwealth.
Last drinks loom at Kerikeri RSA as club seeks smaller home
Club faces hefty rates and insurance bills for its large Cobham Rd building.
From Northland Constable to Superintendent
Superintendent Tony Hill is back on familiar turf.
Frank Racing retains Coastal Classic crown
Fog made the final run to the finish line tricky for many race entrants.
Kerikeri piano contest's future uncertain
Rising costs, static audience numbers mean event may have to move to a bigger centre.
Bay of Islands College opens $2.7m gym
Old gym had fallen into disrepair and was plagued by leaks and mould
Kerikeri reading dog star of new children's book
A 'retradoodle' named Meg helps reluctant readers at Kerikeri Primary grow in confidence
News briefs from Northland: light winds for Coastal Classic and fault causes blaze
News snippets from Northland.
NZDF takes on Coastguard in Coastal Classic race
Coastguard volunteers hope to avenge last year's narrow loss to Navy training yacht.
Tracks shut to halt kauri dieback spread
Northland tracks closed to prevent spread of Kauri dieback.
Hapū reject settlement plan
Hui have been held around Northland to review the latest settlement plan.
Bay News: Artists open studio doors this weekend
A round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Dr Aroha Harris to give Keith Sinclair Memorial Lecture
Northland academic Dr Aroha Harris to give Keith Sinclair Memorial Lecture.
Mangamuka sweeps prizes in Miss Far North
Charlotte Chapman-Kete, 17, was crowned Miss Far North 2018 on Saturday night.
America's Cup sailors face off in Coastal Classic
Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.
Teacher shortage: Four years to fill a job
Northland secondary schools are struggling to find staff, says Bay of Islands principal.
Our Treasures – Capitaine Bougainville painting
The freighter was off the Northland coast, when leaking oil ignited in the engine room.
Theft of sick girl's tablet shocks family
Shocked family calls for return of stolen Acer tablet, bags and clothing.
Legally blind student wins archery competition
Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games
What's On: Plan your weekend in the North
There are plenty of events on around Northland this weekend.
Health, wealth and longevity - not much to ask for?
Growth is good, but it's the type of growth that counts. People-centred growth.
NZ-Dutch U18 girls win big in Amsterdam
NZ Dutch Barbarians U18 girls triumph in Amsterdam tournament.
Petrol price hike hits Northland hard
Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.
Bay of Islands hapū partner with leading cruise ship operator
The partnership will bring cruise ship messengers to Waitangi Marae.
Food, wine and music await at Paihia festival
Fly My Pretties, Troy Kingi to headline annual festival on Paihia's Village Green.
DoC looks into claim 1080 dropped on people
DoC investigating claims that a helicopter pilot dropped 1080 on people.
No dairy or beef cattle at Bay of Islands and Whangārei shows
Because of precautions around M. bovis, beef and dairy stock won't be exhibited at shows.