Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.
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News snippets from Northland
Road death a seatbelt reminder; and primary healthcare workers' strike called off.
Pohutukawa poisonings baffle and upset Waimate North locals
Dozens of pōhutukawa, tōtara and other natives, many planted by volunteers, have died.
Northland Rugby's future home rapidly taking shape
"To say we're excited is an understatement," says NRU chief executive Cameron Bell.
Fourth man sentenced to home detention in underage sex case
Victim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.
Renes and Hopper take out women's junior pairs
After day one, there were three qualifiers in the men's division and four in the women's.
Northland driver was four times over alcohol limit when he killed pregnant woman
Moerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town
Conquering Mount Parihaka up to 36 times for a good cause
Teams and individuals are taking on Mount Parihaka over 24 hours.
Northland schools get $4.5m for new classrooms
The funding is part of a $164m Government investment.
Running for brain tumour support is Whangārei's Gavin Starling's tribute to late partner
After losing his partner to a tumour, Gavin Starling is running for brain cancer support.
Northland petition: 'hundreds sign' to stop Māori wards
NRC councillor hails impact of campaign in response to 'broken democracy'
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties
Being well equipped is key to safety for Northland boaties.
Photos: Mock plane crash puts emergency services to the test
Screams, flames and fake blood greeted emergency services arriving at Kerikeri airport.
News snippets from Northland
Papermakers take centre stage in Whangārei, Kauri captain starts for Black Ferns
Body on beach thought to be missing diver
Iwi and police have been searching the west coast south of Hokianga since Tuesday evening.
Increased traffic, 'stupid overtaking' = big problems
Mangamuka Gorge's closure is causing busy traffic and high risk on the alternative route.
News snippets from Northland
Top skaters heading north; and two local books launched.
Shearers make mammoth journey to chase sheep
It's the gang's fourth year doing the run and they want to come back every year.
Residents welcome council Kauika Rd sewage investigation
In August, the Northern Advocate reported the concerns of a number of Avenues residents.
Exams kick off after difficult year for students
There have been changes for exam-sitters this year after school closures during lockdown.
Mobile GP clinic impresses coastal community residents
The clinic first started in Pataua earlier this year and has been a hit with residents.
Senior cop Wane Wharerau named new Ngāpuhi chairman
Wane Wharerau's election comes after a time of upheaval within NZ's biggest iwi.
Northland's future leaders graduate from Arataki course
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Northland freedivers host largest 2020 tournament
A dozen divers from across the country gathered at Kawakawa's Te Papawai Pool.
Whangārei residents say leave our police officers alone
Northland police were hunting gunman who fired at police in Tikipunga yesterday morning.
Northland news in brief
Marlon Williams playing at Leigh; and Diwali festival on Saturday.
Far North's biggest boat in years launched at Ōpua
Manakai is a 73-foot (22m) fishing boat but looks more like a gleaming superyacht.
Sparkie's shock at being stranded on roof at night after ladder stolen
Whangārei electrician stuck on Domino's Pizza rooftop after thieves steal ladder
Whangārei doctor's suicide reflective of tragic statistics
Greig's report cited research which stated mental illness was common among doctors.
Modernised fate of Humpty Dumpty played out by locals
A local cast are playing out a modernised version of The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty.
Coroner: Doctor's suicide caused partly by work pressures
Dr Richard Harding, 47, died at his Whangārei home on October 23, 2017.
NorthTec enrolment to double despite border closure
The upheavals of lockdown have prompted Northlanders to take on further tertiary study.
News snippets from Northland
City crash causes minor delays; and a big fishing boat is set to be launched.
NZ Music Award supremos among festival lineup
The Bay of Islands Music Festival is to host pop star Benee and indie band The Beths.