Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
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Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
Young Northlander rides wave of success to world champs
Indi-Lee Ruddell started competing in surfing to meet more girls to surf with.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
Hūhana Lyndon: The Government seems intent on sending us back in time
Opinion: Life expectancy of Māori is, on average, seven years shorter than non-Māori.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?
Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
Doubtless Bay loses Kiwibank service - Kaitāia or Paihia now closest outlets
No plans to replace Kiwibank's Doubtless Bay service.
Northlander to attend UN forum despite Te Papa protest charges
Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn is representing Māori indigenous rights at the UN forum.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
News briefs from Northland - Support guide dogs, house fire investigated and Sola Rosa coming
News snippets from Northland.
OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered
Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.
'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?
A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.
Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says
Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.
When Hollywood comes to Whangārei - WBHS student stars alongside Guy Pearce
The Convert is said to be the highest-budget production from Aotearoa.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence
A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.
High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them
More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.
People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.
Mangōnui Waterfront Festival expecting 5000 to flock to town
Thousands expected for Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.
Vandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck drivers
Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.
Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
Kaitāia woman Lauren Ashby overcame doubts to go through Police College
Newly-graduated constable ready to reel in the big fish, and crims.
News briefs from the Far North - Injury when car hits shop, grim future for snails and fundraiser
News snippets from the Far North
After $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opens
The journey to the Far North on State Highway 10 is now much easier.
First-of-its-kind partnership dedicated to dementia launched in Far North
Data shows Māori are being diagnosed with dementia almost 10 years earlier than non-Māori.
The biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser says
More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa
High school student reportedly assaulted with homemade taser
A parent has said the video reflects an ongoing fighting culture at the school.
Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.
ReSport golfing fundraiser to tee off in the name of helping others
The carnival style day is about giving back to the community, organiser says.