Latest news from The Northland Age

Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.

Charities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations
'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'

Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal
After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.

Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.

80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.

Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding

Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.

Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.

'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.

Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice
Lifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.

'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.

Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery
Police say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle.

Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
The road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.

News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North

Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.

Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.

Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it

Far North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three days
Three storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.

Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.

Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk

Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants

Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.

'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs
Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.

'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.

Far North news briefs - Iwi collective co-chair, new Metalfest act and waka ama nats
News snippets from the Far North

New social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity
The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space.

Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.

The long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far North
More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.