Latest from Dargaville

'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof
Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.

Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.

Northport says don't panic if you see activity around port tonight, it's emergency services exercise
Emergency services exercise at Northport tonight no cause for alarm

Fonterra to pay 10c extra for best farm practices
Northland dairy farmers challenged to better their milk produce and be rewarded.

Dargaville safe during Northland tsunami warning
Low-lying coastal areas along Northland's west coast had to evacuate but not Dargaville.

Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter, but 3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei
3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei and Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter.

Liberty swing brings joy for Far North disabled community
The swings allow wheelchair users to gain maximum height, not just rock back and forth.

Dog reunited with owner after police, animal control intervene
A missing dog was reunited with its owners in the Far North after a four-month search.

Northland copes well in face of tsunami warning
Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.

Supermarket, Treaty Grounds to the rescue of Paihia evacuees
Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.

Northland tsunami alert not a major for region's schools
Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.

Northland tsunami emergency services satisfied with response
Yesterday's evacuations across Northland were a "smooth" process for emergency services.

Hundreds wait out tsunami threat at Waitangi
One evacuee, grabbing only his most precious belonging, took his cat to high ground.

Watch: Tutukaka marina tsunami surge not the biggest
Busy Northland diving outfit Dive! Tutukaka had one boat at the Poor Knights yesterday.

Earthworks at Ōpua boatyard, reserve spark concerns
Neighbours say the work breaches easement rules; boatyard owner says it's fully consented.

Central Whangārei businesses lose half a day's income
But not all businesses in central Whangārei decided to reopen in the afternoon.

Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded
Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.

Sky is the limit for new Northland Emergency Services Trust CEO
New Northland Rescue Helicopter CEO Craig Gibbons has vast experience in air ambulances

Northlanders shows faith in Northern Advocate as newspaper's readership soars
Northern Advocate now read by 32,000 people a day as readership soars.

Gate erected on Far North road to stop traffic left open
Resident on Far North road erects gate to stop traffic.

Latest Northland bowls news from Gwen Lawson
Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.

Where to watch America's Cup racing in Northland
Nine venues where Northlanders can watch America's Cup racing on the big screen.

Northland border workers line up for Covid jabs
The Covid-19 vaccine is an added barrier of protection - not the only one.

Deleted footage leaves questions after alleged Northport Covid-19 PPE incident
Northport says its security footage is overwritten monthly, unless specifically retained.

Women's Rugby World Cup postponement could have silver lining
Northland could get more visitors from postponed Women's Rugby World Cup.

Walker trapped down steep bank in popular Whangārei park
Overnight rain had made the steep bank even harder for the woman to climb up.

Ockham finalist captures the brilliant heart of Te Papa's natural world
Jane Ussher's 'sumptuously beautiful' book captures Te Papa's natural history collection.