Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.
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The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
The changes will take effect by July 1.
Cyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in Northland
An investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.
Northland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025
Northland educators remain dedicated amid upheavals.
News briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raised
New snippets from the Far North
Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating
The road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.
Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm
'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trail
The dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornado
Residents praised the community's strong support and spirit.
'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand mining
Protesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.
One dead in SH1 crash near Wellsford
Northbound traffic is diverted through School Rd; southbound via Bosher Rd.
Bream Bay sand mining protest
Around 1500 people said "say no" to the fast-track project by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay over 35 years. Video / Nigel Yellowlees
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Kevin Page: A dog walk on the wild side
OPINION: There are nice folk and then there are these people.
Tornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without power
The Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.
Mangawhai tornado: Family say it was a ‘miracle’ injured woman survived
The woman has had surgery on her broken arm and cuts, with more to come.
‘Bring your own jars’: Retirees abuzz with bumper honey harvest
How a Kerikeri retirement village harvested 80kg of honey from two hives.
Trust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000
Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.
Veteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seen
Mangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.
Future-proofing our roads: The strategy behind timely reseals
Summer is the optimal time for roadwork due weather conditions.
‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit
A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.
'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado
A woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.
Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado
Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.
The 122km/h gust: Why last night’s extreme weather hit Mangawhai so hard
A forecaster explains what made the storm so powerful, as the weather action shifts south.
'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run
Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.
Mooring piracy rampant during windy summer – Harbourmaster
Mooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
Joe Bennett: Rates rise as councils prioritise poetic pursuits
The council hired a poet, adding his work to the latest rates demand.
Road to justice: High-profile trials set for 2025 at Whangārei courts
Three high-profile murder trials set for 2025 in Whangārei, starting with Perkinson case.
Paradise shelduck maimed with a blow dart
A paradise shelduck recovering from injuries received by a blow dart. Video / DoC
Read the winning entries from NZSA Northland’s open short story competition
Annual writing contest attracted 47 entries this year.