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The latest news bites from around the region.
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'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancer
The large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.
'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girl
The man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.
SOS: Fears lives may be lost if council cuts emergency services funding
NRC's plans will see Northland's emergency services scramble to make up $1.11m annually.
Covid RATs tests in short supply in Northland
High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
Ruakākā highway service centre finally going ahead after decade of delays
Now is the right time for the Ruakākā highway development, director Barry Trass says.
Legendary Kaitāia league coach Jim Larkin who discovered James Fisher-Harris hanging up his cap
Far North man who discovered Kiwis captain James Fisher-Harris is retiring from coaching.
Far North news briefs - Lotto wins, hapū meet and social worker in court
News snippets from the Far North.
Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
Skinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a month
Ruby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
New $7.5m emergency response hub for region
The new centre will be a Northland first.
New Kaitāia after-hours mental health service starts
Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.
Northland news briefs - three Lotto wins, Ngāpuhi hapū meeting and roading contract goes to market
News snippets from Northland.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
Culture on display at Te Tai Tokerau Maranga Mai e te Iwi senior kapa haka regionals
The Maranga Mai e te Iwi Senior Kapa Haka Regionals went off without a hitch on Saturday.
Generous Northlanders dig deep for Relay for Life
More than $120k raised from Whangārei Relay for Life.
Injured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'
The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.
Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter
Mangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols
'Heartless': Grieving families upset over request to remove graveside tributes
A grieving Whangarei family have been told to clear tributes from a gravesite lawn.
All creatures great and small - the life of a rural vet
In the end, it’s your family who pay the price.
Joe Bennett: Why the dishwasher has become the bane of my life
The device is advertised, of course, as labour-saving, but how much labour does it save?
News in brief: Three stores caught in liquor sting
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: The attitude of gratitude
Thankfulness, mindfulness and kindness are all related.
Up Imagery flies the flag for Young Enterprise Scheme success
Josh Burns started his photography and video business at just 16, now he employs four.
Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
Police say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.
Couple terrorised by gang neighbour pleased with more Kāinga Ora evictions
The homeowners had to tolerate the menacing behaviour for eight months.
Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award
'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partner
Rikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.
Family, sunshine and reading the paper secret to success for 103-year-old
Nellie Day celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends and four generations of family.
News in brief: Lotto luck; bridge roadworks happening
The latest news bites from around the region.
Truck driver on job for 13 hours without break when hit by train
The train was reportedly travelling three times over the limit when the crash occurred.
Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards
Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards
New tool helps New Zealand's rarest bird reach record breeding season
The 3D-printed replica eggs help preserve the nests while the real eggs are incubated.