Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
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Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
Watch: NZ First candidate Shane Jones sings to voters
Veteran MP Shane Jones uses rock hit to appeal to Northland voters.
Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final
Judge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.
Lawyer's ‘bittersweet’ moment winning award
Award recognises Boxall's commitment to Māori and law
Māori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down home
The couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.
Lawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High Court
Michael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.
Not just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far North
Government proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.
Three winning Lotto tickets sold in Northland
Could you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?
How to save on your power bill
More Northlanders need to switch to better power plans, says Powerswitch
No relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortage
The relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.
Two people dead after car crashes into tree overnight
The crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.
Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
Rick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.
Racehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in Northland
Keeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.
Six fire crews fight blaze at The Baker Man in Coopers Beach
The Baker Man in Coopers Beach gutted by fire
8 of the best things to do in the Far North
A new TV series is set in the Far North, but what should visitors check out?
Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
From ultra-luxury to simple roast chicken: Award-winning chef reveals what diners want at Northland luxury lodge
Paul Froggatt from Kauri Cliffs Matauri Bay won Cuisine's Luxury Lodge Chef of the Year.
Couple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry
'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North
Commission calls for better application of existing maritime rules, access to lifejackets.
Inside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tour
Roadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.
Why do people poison trees?
From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?
Kāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residents
Opposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.
Major airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei Harbour
Passersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.
'I think the future of film is up here now': Stars turnout for Far North TV screening
The TV series, Far North, has already been sold to audiences around the world.
Black Sticks falter against transtasman rivals: Crowd cheers on home side
Both the women and men lost to their Trans-Tasman rivals in Whangārei last night.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
'Corrects a grievance': Kamo name change given the green light
The Geographic Board says in te reo Māori, the word Te is often used to elevate status.
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issue
One AE provider wants to see a more individualised approach for students.
New Whangarei-Kaipara police area commander Maria Nordstrom welcomed
The new Whangārei-Kaipara area commander settles in.