Northland news in brief
Boatie rescued; school warning to parents; car fire suspicious; pedestrian hit by car.
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Latest from Far North District
'One step closer to healing Earth': Kerikeri kids' effort recognised
These Kerikeri primary school kids are already doing their bit to save the planet
Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders
Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.
Northlanders are loud and clear about importance of urgent road repairs
Northlanders have responded to a call for the worst stretches of state highways and roads.
Snow likely on Northland peaks after frosty start to the week
MetService says snow fall on Monday likely for high regions, but cannot confirm.
News snippets from around the North
Man allegedly spotted speeding; Nominations for senior of the year.
New bike pump track popular before official opening
Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island
Two men in court over Motatau house fire
New house on Tipene Rd was almost finished when it was razed by fire on June 7.
Car and truck collide in Otaika seriously injuring a child
Emergency services are at the scene of a car versus logging truck in Whangārei.
Northland restaurants are dealing with severe staffing shortages - so what's the answer?
Restaurateurs have welcomed a hospitality training programme to be expanded to Northland.
Editorial: Northlanders and our roads have been neglected for too long
We in Northland are sick of being political pawns
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
Shane Reti: Let cancer sufferers tell their story
The aim is to help relieve the financial burden on patients who require chemotherapy.
What's cooking: Interview with new Waitangi Treaty Grounds chef Aaron Stott
Waitangi Treaty Grounds executive chef Aaron Stott reveals what will soon be on the menu.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Winter relief - pretty in pink
The Taiwanese cherry tree - an interloper - has altered the aesthetics of Whangārei.
Canning of project 'seems absurd': Nats commit to four-laning south of Whangārei
Upgrade projects costly but crucial, National infrastructure spokesman Andrew Bayly says.
Bird recovery centre's free solar panels will save $8k a year
The highly deserving Whangārei charity now has $40,000 worth of solar panels.
Whangārei's newly formed charity Children With Disability has inclusive projects in pipeline
Whangārei charity Children With Disability kicks off with the launch of The Fun-tastic 7.
Whangārei Girls' High wins first prize at ShowQuest Regionals after seven years
Whangārei Girls' High wins first place at Showquest regionals and best theme at nationals.
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau charged with indecent assault
Former Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngāpuhi Chair Raniera "Sonny" Tau facing indecent assault charge
New $10m Port Rd bridge should ease city congestion
The Port Rd bridge should improve traffic flow and offer a safe walking and cycling link.
Assaults in prison: how Northland's Corrections facility stacks up against the rest
Northland's Corrections facility has one of the lowest rates of assault nationwide.
Northern Districts Security duo's first time as finalists for prestigious national security awards
Colleagues in running for industry awards.
'Brainless' mountain bikers who caused cows' deaths may be from Whangārei
The farmers mustering the pregnant cows believed the mountain bikers were from Whangārei.
'Three times better': Kerikeri youth welcome plans for new skate park
The new facility will be 'three times better' and one of NZ's best, the designer says.
Gwen Lawson's bowls column: NZ Bowls CEO to visit
CEO of Bowls New Zealand, Mark Cameron visiting Northland
Meet the Whangārei patrol taking on youth crime: 'My plans are not to slow down'
Facebook posts about crime in Whangārei drove two bouncers to take action of their own.
Rural burglaries highlight gun storage issue, police say
Guns need to be stored securely - every time, say Northland police.
Northland Māori artists produce 46-metre long mural for hospital's mental health unit
Whangārei Hospital's Tumanako Mental Health Unit gets light from new mural.
Thousands of books to be discovered around Whangārei
Bookworms delighted at finding books hidden around the city.
News snippets from Northland
Music for the Ages concert; arrests after stolen car chase; car, not gunshots.