News snippets from Northland
Police seek witnesses to city assault; and another Lotto win
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Hiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in Northland
Second highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.
Mum of teen shoved off wharf flooded with generosity
The teen's mum, Diane Coleman, says she has received messages from people wanting to help.
Northlanders left in the dark by unexpected Northpower power cut
More than 28,000 of Northpower's 60,000-plus customers were affected by Saturday's outage.
Disappointment after complaints force removal of chimes from new playground
Musical instruments removed from new $1 million playground after residents complain.
Whangārei Hospital unveils new operating theatres, catheter lab
Facilities will reduce need for patients to travel to Auckland for treatment.
Northland DHB CEO heartened with Covid-19 vaccination response
Community response to vaccination exceeded expectations of Northland DHB.
Northland has highest rate of volunteers in the country
Northland community groups and workers gearing up for Volunteer Week.
Kaitaia Red Cross gets new members to keep up good work
Nine new members for Kaitaia Red Cross.
Daycare has treat for mums ahead of Mother's Day
Whangārei mums start the day with free coffee and a muffin ahead of Mother's Day.
News snippets from Northland
Stolen cabin found; Lotto luck in Whangārei; and Kaitaia boxer fights tonight.
Let's 'Be Kind' - and that includes you, Pharmac
Advocates should not see services and options diminished as a result of their mahi.
Mother's Day: Deaf son's words music to mum's ears
Elle and Lee Grimes were distraught to find their son was deaf, but things are looking up.
New Northland coastal hazard maps queried in Ruawai
Some Ruawai residents pushing back against Northland's new draft coastal hazard mapping
Man in Northland court on firearms, violence charges
The 27yo was granted name suppression until he appears in an Auckland court on May 26.
Men who filmed themselves throwing puppy into Whangārei Harbour later shove teen off wharf
The two men had been filming themselves repeatedly throwing a puppy into the sea.
Men who filmed themselves throwing puppy into harbour later shove teen off wharf
The two men had been filming themselves repeatedly throwing a puppy into the sea.
Northland firefighters burned by 'distracted' Government and uniform troubles
Firefighters want the topic of work-related cancers put back on the Government's agenda.
Combating youth violence: It starts with supporting Northland families
Everyone needs to feel valued as opposed to just being a cog in our society.
Wheelie good news: Bylaw can stop bike bandits
Regulations can put the brakes on riders who don't have a "care in the world".
Northland community-led model for Oranga Tamariki shifts power to Māori
Oranga Tamariki's Children's Team is transitioning to a community-led model in Northland.
Chopper appeal: Rescue service 'hugely grateful' for donations
Westpac Chopper Appeal Month to bring much-needed funds for Northland service.
Trapping pests at Northland's Rangikapiti helping restore reserve
Effects of trapping at Northland's Rangikapiti plain to see.
'White gold' dug up for Auckland: The long, gritty battle over Pakiri's sand
More than 650 submissions oppose the request to take more sand. Four are in support.
Improvements to the Awanui flood scheme progressing
Work to protect Kaitaia from floods going well - NRC.
Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students
"Somewhere on the way, we have a responsibility as a village to help these students."
'Violence begets violence' - how family harm is shaping our youth
Data has revealed the notion that youth violence has escalated in Northland is distorted.
Paralympic champion will take on two codes at Tokyo 2020
Northland Paralympic gold medallist Cameron Leslie in two sports at Tokyo 2020 games
Giant skateboard to promote Tokyo Olympics drops in on Northland
Supersized skateboard drops into Northland to promote Tokyo Olympics.
News snippets from Northland
Library closes for refurbishment; and fundraisers galore.
Māori wards for all of Northland after FNDC reverses its vote
Māori wards in the Far North as FNDC finally says yes.
Northlanders struggling to get vaccine bookings, busloads of Aucklanders turned away
Busloads of Aucklanders and a couple who flew from the South Island turned away.