Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
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Boatie who sank historic Russell ferry pleads guilty
The crash sank a historic ferry and critically injured its skipper Bill Elliot, 77.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'
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.
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.
News briefs from the Far North: Sculpture award finalist, Massive meeting, and Kāeo bridge opens
News snippets from the Far North.
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.
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.
News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised
News snippets from Northland.
'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.
Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky
'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'
54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Northland news briefs - Younghusband on display, fatal accident info sought and learn how to make lei
News snippets from Northland.
DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.
Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors
There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Rain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit
Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.
Seven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking in
Experts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.