Northland news in brief: Playground closed for works; child hit by car; Maunga Mayhem returns
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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Latest from Far North District
' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper Bonanza
Wednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.
Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics
Emilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,
$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.
Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests
Views sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,
Whangārei triathletes to take on best in world at Kona Ironman
Long-distance open water swimmer Sarah Poplar changes tack to Ironman racing.
Northland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offences
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
The Bonanza’s back: Record crowd on Ninety Mile Beach for iconic fishing comp
1200 anglers are contesting a cash prize pool of $72,000 plus big spot prizes.
‘Human error’ to blame for raw chicken served to students
'Human error' was to blame for the incident, an inquiry by the food supplier found.
News in brief from Northland - Another shearing win; farm enviro awards and explore Matapouri estuary
News snippets from Northland
More needs to be done to lower road toll - safety campaigner
So far this year eight people have died on Northland’s roads.
Dancing dog performs for 102-year-old Northlander Nell Day on her birthday
Nellie Elizabeth Betsy received a visit from Lucy the dancing dog on her 102nd birthday.
Bay of Islands farm leased to hapū after generations-long fight for its return
Lease of 452ha Puketotara farm a first step to return under a Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement.
The diet of New Zealand criminals: Sex, violence and dishonesty
Sexual allegations are reportedly making their way into court proceedings more often.
Maungaturoto farmer announced as National’s Northland candidate
National’s Northland election candidate has been announced as Grant McCallum.
Northland electric boat company set to expand
Whangārei electric boat company Naut gets $1.5m funding to expand further.
Kaitāia jewellery store robbed by youth with hammer - locals give chase
Young alleged smash and grab robber in Kaitāia chased by local elderly men.
‘Just come!’: Northland tourism operators roll out welcome mat for NZers
Visions of closed roads, storm damage still linger five weeks after cyclone.
Northland man’s Myanmar dental mission
Northlander Mark Nicholls organses dental missoin to Myanmar to treat 420 improverishd ki
Baby great white shark enjoying the Far North coast
The little shark hasn't moved from the area in weeks.
Dogs rush children at school camp, FNDC investigating
Three children, one teacher involved in Bay of Islands incident.
Brynderwyns to fully open in time for busy Easter Weekend
Long weekend means there will be more vehicles travelling to and from the region.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.
'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recovery
She had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’
Battery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in Northland
Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.
Artists from across the globe descend on Whangārei Heads for CollaboratioNZ
The works they are creating go up for auction on Saturday.
'Wellington only listens to people when they stand up': March aims to raise teachers' voices
Thousands of teachers across Te Tai Tokerau marched for better pay, resources and support.
Gwen Lawson on Northland’s bowls scene
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
Last BDO Tour of Northland for Buchanan after 20 years
Increased traffic management costs contribute to the end of Northland cycle race.
Teachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditions
Northland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today
Operation Cobalt: Northland police searches lag behind other districts
The operation, designed to target gang activity, has still resulted in over 1000 charges.
Fish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarity
The manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.
Meth capital of New Zealand revealed in wastewater tests
Drop in overall meth use NZ-wide put down to reduced supply.
‘At their wits’ end’: Art show highlights families’ struggle with meth
Exhibition aims to raise awareness and explore answers to region’s meth epidemic.