News snippets from Northland
Boxer to fight for national title; and pair arrested over burglary.
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Ruakākā business hit by Covid-19, tsunami alert, and now a burglary
A Ruakākā business owner says there was enough on her plate before Wednesday's break-in.
Northland bowlers travelling to North Harbour this weekend
Northland's latest bowls news.
'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld
Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.
When strangers become friends during Northland crisis
Generous residents thanked by community after Northland tsunami alert.
Northland gets Lotto first and second division winners in one night
Wednesday's Lotto draw saw first and second division winners sold in Northland
'It's the Wild West here': Locals plead for police presence in Paihia
Locals say crime has surged along with the town's population during the Covid pandemic.
Top coach aims to motivate kids with 'artistic sport'
Cheerleading coach Angela Bradley is keen on bringing the sport to the Far North.
Fitness group to complete Northland walks for children's charity
A Far North fitness group have hit Northland's walking tracks to raise funds for charity.
Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders
2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.
Two shots fired from car being chased in the Far North
Northland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.
Breakdown + roadworks = gridlock on Northland road
For several hours traffic on SH10 was backed up from Puketona to the top of Bulls Gorge.
Three sperm whales stranded on Dargaville beach all now dead
The three male whales washed up on Monday night and died the following morning.
Bank closures creating dire situation in rural Northland
Meanwhile, ANZ is closing one branch in Whangārei and moving staff to a nearby bank.
Rocked: Kiwi suffers case of mistaken identity in first nesting attempt
When Backyard Kiwi's Todd Hamilton reached into Teina's nest he found the unexpected.
Work begins on controversial State housing development
Soil decontamination work complete, infrastructure work starts on State houses.
Chasing the past at Chases Gorge
Much of the Chases Gorge Camp Club history is unknown.
Road sign vandalism costing ratepayers
Latest spree targets reduced speed limit signs between Kerikeri and Ōkaihau.
Tsunami warning stirs memories of deadly Boxing Day wave for cafe manager
Whangārei much better prepared for natural disaster warnings, say local Sri Lankan.
'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.
Jack Goodhue back raising funds for Northland youth
All Black Goodhue appears on TV quiz show to raise funds for Bald Angels charity
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.
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.
News snippets from Northland
Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.
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.
More rain on the cards during autumn in Northland
Welcome rain in Northland but still a long way to go, weather boffins warn.
Northland copes well in face of tsunami warning
Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.
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.