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News briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meet
News snippets from the Far North
Senior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raids
Police found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.
He’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him
'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'
Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.
On The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
On The Up: How to stay positive
Some outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.
Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win
Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.
From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.
Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.
Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.
Jason Statham's Kiwi crib snapped up in $56m mansion deal
Rich-lister businessman gets trophy home that UK star rented while filming in Auckland.
'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones
The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
'Won't let them down': Tauranga byelection winner announced
Hemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.
Two people charged with arson after Hamilton fire
A man, 46, and woman, 39, are due to appear in court next week.
Oxford honours pioneering Māori scholar with posthumous degree
Her family and iwi say they are grateful for the tribute to her memory.
'Better, fairer representation': Call to reform Gisborne wastewater committee
Samuel Lewis seeks "better, fairer representation" on Gisborne's wastewater group.
Tauranga's $13.98m Marine Precinct sale goes through after court ruling
It comes two weeks after a judge dismissed an interim injunction that halted the sale.
NZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera system
NZTA aims to establish governance groups for camera operations and strategy.
'Forced to hide': Child caught in Rotorua store robbery drama
Police are appealing for information about the aggravated robbery.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'She went under': Eyewitness account of teen cyclist crushed by truck
The teen survived but suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries.
How Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growth
The school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.
Why Toi Kiri Arts Festival's return is delayed until 2026
The Toi Kiri festival, focusing on indigenous arts, is postponed to 2026.
How Puhirake Ihaka reshaped Māori representation in Tauranga Moana
Puhirake Ihaka was honoured as an Officer in the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'Tough decisions' needed: Clock hīkoi targets Govt debt
The hīkoi arrived in Tauranga this afternoon, highlighting Government debt.
On The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project
'We, travelling around the world, see so much devastation in so many beautiful places.'
DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.
‘Focus on the essentials’: Minister's message for Tauranga council
Simon Watts emphasised the need for councils to deliver the basics well.