News snippets from Northland
Boxer to fight for national title; and pair arrested over burglary.
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Latest from Far North District
Far North now home to carnivorous Australian flying weta
A carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North
Fatal crash in Kaipara takes Northland's road toll to six
Northland's road toll rises to six after yesterday's fatal crash in Maungatūroto.
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.
Paihia to Kororāreka swim raises funds for school
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
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.
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.
Peel me a Purerua grape...
Northland's grape harvest is going well with top quality fruit ripening well this summer.
Top coach aims to motivate kids with 'artistic sport'
Cheerleading coach Angela Bradley is keen on bringing the sport to the Far North.
Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders
2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.
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.
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.
Road sign vandalism costing ratepayers
Latest spree targets reduced speed limit signs between Kerikeri and Ōkaihau.
Jack Goodhue back raising funds for Northland youth
All Black Goodhue appears on TV quiz show to raise funds for Bald Angels charity
'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
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.
News snippets from Northland
Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.
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.
Is the sun going down on our towns?
Our provincial centres and towns are overlooked but still growing in their storytelling.
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.