Northland news in brief: Whangārei tests solar panel cleaning robot; Covid inquiry heads north
The latest news bites from around the region.
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Chance for youth to shine at Far North’s Got Talent competition
Best of youth talent to take part in Far North’s Got Talent contest.
Our Treasures: Whangārei Rock and Gemstone Club finds the beauty within
Is the Whangārei Rock and Gemstone Club worth a visit? Of quartz it is!
Outlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun
136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.
Good Samaritan beaten with bats and bars after trying to stop assault
Police are appealing for the public's help as they investigate the 'cowardly' attacks.
Far North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry team
Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man
Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.
Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died
Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.
News in brief: Former cop up for national sports award; first Northland supermarket to get facial recognition
The latest news bites from around the region.
Explosive Northland council meeting sparks complaint to Local Government Minister
NRC chair said the process followed at the meeting had been open and honest.
Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event
The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.
Spate of arrests made after 'violent and brazen' crimes carried out on Northland roads
Police are not ruling out further arrests as they continue their investigations.
Northland's Three Waters future under spotlight amid Govt repeal
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo supports the new Government's Three Waters repeals.
Uni students blindsided by late cancellation of teaching course
'I thought this would be the start of a brand new pathway and a way of giving back...'
Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough
A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.
Plenty of jobs and training at Far North job expos
The Job Explore Expos will showcase local career and training opportunities.
Kevin Page: Memories came flooding back as I played the beautiful game
The joy associated with a Sunday-morning game of football in the park is right up there.
Far North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashes
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from Saturday
Long-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday
Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.
Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister
Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
Vince Cocurullo: Cyclone Gabrielle recovery continues - but good things are happening
Many of us are still dealing with our own issues caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
Women’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a time
The visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.
Crash near Mangōnui, Far North now cleared
Emergency services are attending the crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North.
'Everybody’s big is big': Dargaville kūmara grower shares lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle
'You can become very vulnerable thinking you’re a bad farmer'.
'He died in my arms' - Dad thankful to daughter and strangers who saved his life
A moment of chivalry nearly cost Northland father Vaughan Collier his life.
Māori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titles
The hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.
News in brief: Huge boost to property sales; Chorus to extend fibre network
The latest news bites from around the Northland region.
'Break those barriers down': More legal clinics coming to Whangārei
Nearly a year since the clinics first launched, more are on the way.
'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stress
Businesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.
The long road to recovery: Random attack turned family's world upside down
Couple thank the community for their 'unreal' support.